Severe hypophosphataemia in anorexia nervosa.
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چکیده
In addition to well-described acid-base and electrolyte disturbances, anorexia nervosa may be complicated by severe hypophosphataemia. We report a case of anorexia nervosa complicated by life-threatening hypophosphataemia manifesting as generalized muscle weakness and bulbar muscle dysfunction, resulting in an aspiration pneumonia and cardiorespiratory arrest.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 70 829 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994