Large Artery Stroke in a Child With Hypoparathyroidism

J Child Neurol. 2015 Jul;30(8):1084-5. doi: 10.1177/0883073814544366. Epub 2014 Aug 14.

Abstract

The association of hypoparathyroidism and ischemic stroke is rare in childhood. We report an interesting case of an 11-year-old girl diagnosed to have hypoparathyroidism and presented with an acute-onset right hemiparesis. Investigations revealed large artery ischemic stroke and uncontrolled hypoparathyroidism. Pediatricians and pediatric neurologists should be aware of this association in view of its potential preventive nature.

Keywords: hypoparathyroidism; stroke.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteries / physiopathology*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypoparathyroidism / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Stroke / etiology*
  • Stroke / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed