Pseudohypoparathyroidism: A Rare Cause of Status Epilepticus
Hypocalcemia can result in a variety of symptoms which include paresthesias, muscle spasms, cramps, tetany and circumoral numbness. Arrhythmias, heart failure and seizures constitute the serious symptoms arising from hypocalcemia. Seizures resulting from
Vinit Suri +3 more
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European multicentre study on outcome of surgery for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism
Some 5861 patients undergoing first‐time surgery for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism were registered in the Eurocrine® database between 2015 and 2018. The use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurement decreased the risk of conversion and persistent hypercalcaemia.
A. Bergenfelz +3 more
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Hypocalcemia Following Total Thyroidectomy in Patients with Hyperthyroidism [PDF]
Background: Post-total thyroidectomy hypocalcemia is a common complication with low calcium levels after thyroid removal. In the present study, it was aimed to investigate the frequency of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy, the associated factors ...
Hossein Hemmati +5 more
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Hypocalcemia masquerading as schizophreniform disorder
Among the symptoms of hypocalcemia, tetany, papilledema, and seizures may occur in patients who develop hypocalcemia acutely. We describe a rare case of hypocalcemia presenting as schizophreniform disorder.
Shivangi Mehta, Sahil Mehta
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A Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors for Transient and Permanent Hypocalcemia After Total Thyroidectomy
BackgroundAs hypocalcemia is the most common complication of total thyroidectomy, identifying its risk factors should guide prevention and management.
Yuan Qin +6 more
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Hypocalcemia in Jaundiced Neonates Receiving Phototherapy
Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common problem in neonates. Phototherapy and exchange transfusion are the primary treatment modalities. Less known, but one of the potential complications of phototherapy is hypocalcemia.
Sabina Shrestha +4 more
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Hypomagnesemia predicts postoperative biochemical hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy
Background To investigate the role of magnesium in biochemical and symptomatic hypocalcemia, a retrospective study was conducted. Methods Less-than-total thyroidectomy patients were excluded from the final analysis.
Han Luo +6 more
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Clinical Approach to Hypocalcemia in Newborn Period and Infancy: Who Should Be Treated?
Introduction. Hypocalcemia is a common metabolic problem in newborn period and infancy. There is consensus on the treatment of the symptomatic cases while the calcium level at which the treatment will be initiated and the treatment options are still ...
Dogus Vuralli
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Objective To compare the postoperative hypocalcemia between ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) and total parathyroidectomy (TPTX) for secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT).
Ying Wei +6 more
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Serum Ionized Calcium Concentrations in Breeding Bitches Over Time in Relation to Mastitis, Metritis and Dystocia in a Guide Dog Population. [PDF]
Serum ionized calcium concentrations were measured at breeding, pre‐whelping, immediately postpartum, and at weaning timeframes in a population of breeding bitches. Overall, ionized calcium was not associated with the incidence of mastitis, metritis or dystocia, but clinical signs of hypocalcemia were associated with ionized calcium concentrations ...
Ahmed AK, Cheong SH, Kelleman AA.
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