Paresen, Myalgien und massive CK-Erhöhung: eine schwere neurologische Erkrankung?

Abstract

Transient pareses, myalgias, and creatine kinase elevation can indicate primary aldosteronism among hypertensive patients. If clinically suspected, the aldosterone-renin ratio should be determined.

Hypokalemia- induced myopathy and massive creatine kinase elevation as first manifestation of Conn′s syndrome

“…It is also reported that elevation of CK may be present in Conn's syndrome 45. In our patient, there was an ongoing and increasing muscle weakness.…”