Hypocalcemia in children: pathogenesis and management.
Hypocalcemia can be devastating if unrecognized. Neuromuscular dysfunction occurs in severe cases. A review and an update on the topic may assist general pediatricians. The authors provide a general overview of pathogenesis and management of hypocalcemia in children.
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State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Children's Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Bastian
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Castells
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D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use
D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium