Abstract
A case of hypokalemic myopathy with systolic hypertension due to chronic liquorice ingestion is described. The clinical features quickly receded on potassium replacement therapy and discontinuation of liquorice ingestion. The relationship between the clinical features and the blood values and instrumental data is shown. The aldosterone-like action of the active principle of liquorice is underlined.
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Riportiamo un caso di Miopatia ipocaliemica con ipertensione arteriosa da protratta assunzione di liquerizia. La sintomatologia clinica regredisce prontamente con la somministrazione di terapia sostitutiva e sospensione dell' assunzione del fattore causale. Si evidenzia la correlazione tra sintomatologia clinica e dati ematochimici e strumentali. Si sottolinea inoltre l'azione aldosteronesimile del principo attivo della liquerizia.
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Cibelli, G., De Mari, M., Pozio, G. et al. Hypokalemic myopathy associated with liquorice ingestion. Ital J Neuro Sci 5, 463–466 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02042634
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