title: Peripheral neuropathy with hypophosphatemia in a patient receiving intravenous hyperalimentation.
abstract: We have described a patient receiving intravenous hyperalimentation in whom hypophosphatemia resulted in a neurologic syndrome characterized by ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexic paralysis of all extremities, requiring respiratory assistance. We have discussed pertinent literature related to neurologic dysfunction as a result of hypophosphatemia.
mesh_terms: D001259:Ataxia / Q000209:etiology; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010710:Phosphates / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D010710:Phosphates