Malnutrition-induced hypokalemic myopathy in chronic alcoholism.

Authors :: Finsterer, Josef
Hess, Barbara
Jarius, Christa
Stöllberger, Claudia
Budka, Herbert
Mamoli, Bruno
Source :: Journal of Toxicology -- Clinical Toxicology. 1998, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p369. 5p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Presents a case report on a 42-year-old male with a history of Billroth II-gastrectomy, chronic alcoholism and malnutrition, who developed acute tetraparesis two days before admission to hospital. Information on hypokalemia in chronic alcoholism; Information on the patient's health; Arguments that favor malnutrition rather than intoxication to explain hypokalemia.