Hypocalcaemia during Adolescence

Czech version

Authors: Š. Kutílek; P. Kabíček
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika dětského a dorostového lékařství 1. LF UK, Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Hoza, CSc.
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 1999; (4): 224-226.
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Overview

Hypocalcaemia is a serious disorder, which can be manifested by severe neuropsychic disturbances. We presentcase reports of four boys with hypocalcaemia, neurologic symptoms and psychomotor retardation. In three boyswe found pseudohypoparathyroidism and in one patient hypoparathyroidism. Remarkable improvement wasobserved after calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

Key words:
hypocalcaemia, parathyroid hormone

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