What's your diagnosis ?
Posted: 15 Aug 2012, 22:02
21-years old anorexic is admitted for parenteral nutrition and has a tunnelled line inserted.
A few days after parenteral feeding has begun you are asked to see her as she has begun complaining of diplopia, lethargy and muscle weakness. She also has paraesthesia affecting her hands and feet.
Examination confirms global muscle weakness and peripheral sensory loss.
Give explanation please ....
A few days after parenteral feeding has begun you are asked to see her as she has begun complaining of diplopia, lethargy and muscle weakness. She also has paraesthesia affecting her hands and feet.
Examination confirms global muscle weakness and peripheral sensory loss.
Give explanation please ....