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oa Seizure as a Presenting Manifestation of Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
- Source: Qatar Medical Journal, Volume 2011, Issue 1, Jun 2011, 24
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- 01 June 2011
Abstract
A 31-year-old male presented with generalized new-onset tonic-clonic seizure related to severe hypocalcaemia (serum calcium 1.2 mmol/l) caused by idiopathic hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid hormone concentration 6pg;normal 15-65pg). Computerized tomographic scan showed bilateral, symmetrical, intracranial calcifications involving the basal ganglia and the cerebellum.There are few reports in clinical literature describing new-onset seizure caused by primary hypoparathyroidism in adulthood and hypoparathyroidism needs to be considered in the differential diagnosis of adult-onset seizure.
© 2011 Abdulhadi, Parambath, AI Badri, licensee Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals.