Cerebral calcinosis and learning disabilities in hypoparathyroidism: a cause and effect or a coincidence?
A 12-year-old child is described in whom the presentation of learning difficulties and history of previous cataract removal led to a diagnosis of primary hypoparathyroidism. Cranial computed tomography revealed extensive calcinosis, previously described only in adults with long-standing hypoparathyroidism, and neuropsychologic evaluation revealed a marked symmetrical decrease in intellectual function. The possibility of the severe complication of brain calcinosis necessitates prompt diagnosis and treatment of hypoparathyroidism.
Shuper
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Department of Emergency Medicine and Ambulatory Care, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Zeharia
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Korenreich
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Sadeh
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Mimouni
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D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed