Seizure, tetanic spasm and primary hypoparathyroidism

Authors

  • Arun Dhungana Resident, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
  • J N Singh Professor, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
  • A. R. Singh Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
  • S. Sapkota Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
  • Baburam Pokharel Resident, Department of Neurology, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v2i2.10633

Keywords:

Basal ganglia, Hypocalcaemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Tetanic spasm

Abstract

Primary hypoparathyroidism is not a common disease, and it is not a common cause of seizures. Here we present a 21-year-old female with hypoparathyroidism who presented with tetanic spasm and seizure. Her parathyroid hormone level was low, Calcium level was low and Phosphorus was increased. Electroencephalogram showed sharp spike and Computed Tomography scan showed multiple symmetrical calcification in the basal ganglia, thalamus, cerebellum, cerebral hemisphere and periventricular region. With these features, our provisional diagnosis was Fahrs syndrome. Patient was treated with calcium gluconate and anticonvulsant. Patient improved and was discharged on medication.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v2i2.10633

Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, Vol. 2, No. 2, Issue 4, Apr.-Jun., 2013, Page: 94-96

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Published

2014-06-18

How to Cite

Dhungana, A., Singh, J. N., Singh, A. R., Sapkota, S., & Pokharel, B. (2014). Seizure, tetanic spasm and primary hypoparathyroidism. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 2(2), 94–96. https://doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v2i2.10633

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