Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism: an unusual cause of acute encephalopathy

BMJ Case Rep. 2011 Mar 24:2011:bcr1220103593. doi: 10.1136/bcr.12.2010.3593.

Abstract

Though hypoparathyroidism is not an uncommon diagnosis, it is an unusual cause of seizures in adults. The authors report a case of late onset epilepsy due to idiopathic hypoparathyroidism in a 50-year-old man. This case reiterates the importance of CT scan and serum calcium in the evaluation of patients with recurrent seizures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypoparathyroidism / complications
  • Hypoparathyroidism / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seizures / etiology*