Hypophosphatemia
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Introduction
The Case of...
a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.
Causes and Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
- history
- physical exam
History
- weakness is the most common symptom, and is most often large muscle groups of the trunk or extremities
- diplopia
- dysarthria and dysphagia
- respiratory insufficiency or myocardial depression may indicate hypophosphatemia
neurologic:
- paresthesias
- altered mental status
- coma
- hypotension and other signs of congestive heart failure
- skin and conjunctivae may be pale secondary to the hemolytic anemia that may complicate hypophosphatemia.
Physical Exam
Investigations
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
Lab Investigations
Diagnostic Imaging
Differential Diagnosis
Treatments
Consequences and Course
Resources and References
Topic Development
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