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Andersen-Tawil syndrome — Periodic paralysis with dysmorphism

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Andersen-Tawil syndrome is a rare type of channelopathy characterized by the presence of periodic paralysis, cardiac arrhythmia (prolonged QT interval or ventricular arrhythmia) and distinct dysmorphic abnormalities. It is a type of potassium channelopathy that occurs sporadically or by autosomal dominant inheritance. We report a 14 year old boy with Andersen-Tawil syndrome.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, KLE University’s J N Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India

    Mahesh Kamate & Vivek Chetal

  2. KLE University’s J N Medical College, Belgaum, 590 010, Karnataka, India

    Mahesh Kamate

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Kamate, M., Chetal, V. Andersen-Tawil syndrome — Periodic paralysis with dysmorphism. Indian Pediatr 48, 64–65 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-011-0008-y

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