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HOME > J Yeungnam Med Sci > Volume 14(1); 1997 > Article
Case Report A Case of Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism with Extensive Intracranial Calcification.
Wook Nyeon Kim, Jung Sang Hah
Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science 1997;14(1):220-226
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1997.14.1.220
Published online: June 30, 1997
1Department of Neurology Andong Presbyterian Hospital Andong, Korea.
2Department of Neurology College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Taegu, Korea.
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Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is frequeutly associated with intracranial calcification and neuropsychiatric abnormalities. The most commonly recognized central nervous system manifestations of chronic hypoparathyroidism are seizure, alteration of mental function and extrapyramidal signs. We present a care of hypoparathyroidism, demonstrating extensive intracranial calcification, not only basal ganglia, but also outside the extrapyramidal system. An 58-year-old woman presented with 30 year history of seizure and memory disturbance. The physical examination and several laboratory studies disclosed normal. However hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia with hypocalciuria and decreased parathormone level were demonstrated. Clinical symptoms and signs showed improvement after supplementary calcium and Vit D3 therapy.

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