Hypophosphatemia in a Malnourished Child: When Renal Fanconi Syndrome Does Not Stand for Refeeding Syndrome

Joseph Runde*, Edgardo Rivera-Rivera, Cecelia Pompeii-Wolfe, Christopher Clardy, Timothy Sentongo

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Abstract

Refeeding syndrome is diagnosed based on the onset of multiple laboratory abnormalities (most commonly hypophosphatemia) and clinical signs in the setting of nutrition rehabilitation of malnourished patients. Because definitions are not uniform, a broad differential diagnosis should always include renal tubular dysfunction. Our report details a 3 year-old child with undiagnosed renal tubular dysfunction who presented with the clinical picture of refeeding syndrome with refractory electrolyte abnormalities. A diagnosis of renal Fanconi syndrome was made after urinalysis that revealed glucosuria and urine electrolyte losses. Thus, urinalysis can aid in making a positive diagnosis of refeeding syndrome.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)166-169
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Volume43
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2019

Keywords

  • hypophosphatemia
  • malnutrition
  • pediatrics
  • refeeding syndrome
  • renal Fanconi syndrome
  • renal tubular dysfunction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

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