Severe hypophosphataemia in anorexia nervosa.

نویسندگان

  • A K Cariem
  • E R Lemmer
  • M G Adams
  • T A Winter
  • S J O'Keefe
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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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Postgraduate medical journal

دوره 70 829  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1994