Hypocalcemic laryngospasm and tetany in a child with renal dysplasia.
Stridor is a common presenting sign of respiratory illness in the pediatric population-especially in the winter. Infrequently, tetany as a chief complaint may be seen with tetanus, seizures, and dystonic reactions to medications. There are few medical conditions that present with both symptoms. This is a case of a patient who presented to our emergency department in early winter with both stridor and tetany. The child was diagnosed with hypocalcemia resulting from a previously undiagnosed renal dysplasia and his symptoms resolved with the administration of IV calcium.
Murphy
Geoff
G
Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. gmurphy@mcvh-vcu.edu
Bartle
Sam
S
D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007223:Infant; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007826:Laryngismus / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D013746:Tetany / Q000209:etiology*