Hypomagnesaemia Induced Reversible Cerebellar Syndrome

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Biochemistry

Background:

• Hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium levels) is a known cause of various neurological symptoms.
• Cerebellar dysfunction can manifest with symptoms such as tremor and coordination problems.

Observation:

• An 81-year-old female patient presented with chronic tremor and other cerebellar signs.
• Initial biochemical analysis revealed severe hypomagnesaemia.

Findings:

• The patient's neurological symptoms were directly attributed to severe magnesium deficiency.
• Correction of hypomagnesaemia led to a complete resolution of the cerebellar syndrome.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering magnesium deficiency in the differential diagnosis of cerebellar syndromes.
• Prompt identification and correction of hypomagnesaemia can reverse neurological deficits, preventing long-term complications.