1. Status Epilepticus Secondary to Hypocalcemia Due to Vitamin D Deficiency
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Vinh Phu Tran, Van Anh Ton-Nu, Huu Son Nguyen, Diem Chi Nguyen-Thi, Phuong Anh Le-Thy, and Phuong Nguyen Le-Binh
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epilepsy ,hypocalcemia ,anti-epileptic drug ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
Vitamin D deficiency is becoming more common around the world, owing to reduced sunshine exposure and an imbalanced diet. However, severe hypocalcemia as a result of vitamin D insufficiency is a rare occurrence, and it rarely leads to seizures in children. We present such a case in a 6-month-old infant who presented with status epilepticus secondary to hypocalcemia due to vitamin D deficiency, which was first misdiagnosed as epilepsy. Thereby, we want to emphasize that hypocalcemia secondary to vitamin D deficiency can lead to convulsion and the importance of vitamin D supplementation.
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- 2022
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