Extensive Intracranial Calcification and Choreoathetoid Movements in a case of Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism

Authors

  • Pradeep Sreekumar Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore Author
  • Calwin David Singh Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore Author
  • K Umakanthan Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore Author

Keywords:

Extensive intracranial calcification, Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, Choreoathetoid movements

Abstract

Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism rarely presents with choreoathetoid movements and extensive intracranial calcification, though neurological manifestations like seizures and tetany are more common. We report a case idiopathic hypoparathyroidism with both choreoathetoid movements and extensive cerebral calcification.

Author Biographies

  • Pradeep Sreekumar, Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore

    Junior Resident, Department of Medicine

  • Calwin David Singh, Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore

    Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

  • K Umakanthan, Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore

    Professor, Department of Medicine

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Published

2009-12-31

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Case Report

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