Extra pontine myelinolysis associated with hypophosphatemia.
We report a unique association of extra-pontine myelinolysis with severe hypophosphatemia developing in a young lady with a prolonged febrile illness and inadequate oral intake. The late identification of severe hypophosphatemia resulted in extra-pontine myelinolysis. Gradual improvement in clinical status was noticed with phosphate replacement and good supportive care.
Qadir
Faisal
F
Department of Medicine, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi.
Hasan
Asim
A
Masood
Moeen
M
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017674:Hypophosphatemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D017590:Myelinolysis, Central Pontine / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy