Status Epilepticus Secondary to Hypocalcemia Due to Vitamin D Deficiency

Case Rep Neurol. 2022 Mar 15;14(1):124-129. doi: 10.1159/000521864. eCollection 2022 Jan-Apr.

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.

Keywords: Anti-epileptic drug; Epilepsy; Hypocalcemia.

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