Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hypomagnesemia is an electrolyte disturbance defined by a low serum magnesium level. Causes of hypomagnesemia include inadequate dietary intake, decreased intestinal absorption, and increased renal excretion. The clinical presentation varies depending on the severity of the magnesium deficiency-from asymptomatic cases to patients with mild symptoms, to severe, life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and seizures.Case presentation: A 55-year-old ...