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[Hypoparathyroidism].

S Sabanović1, E Saracević, F Catibusić

  • 1Pedijatrijska klinika, Klinicki centar Univerziteta u Sarajevu.

Medicinski Arhiv
|February 28, 2001
PubMed
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Hypoparathyreoidism, a common parathyroid disorder, can cause seizures and hair loss due to low calcium. Treatment with calcitriol effectively normalized calcium levels and resolved symptoms in a young girl.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Hypoparathyreoidism is a common endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient parathyroid hormone production.
  • Clinical manifestations primarily stem from hypocalcemia, leading to neuromuscular excitability and other systemic complications.
  • Alopecia is a recognized, though less common, symptom associated with hypoparathyreoidism.

Observation:

  • A five-year-old girl presented with intractable seizures and total alopecia, suggestive of severe hypocalcemia.
  • Initial laboratory investigations revealed a serum calcium level of 1.23 mmol/l and suppressed parathormone levels (< 10 pg/ml).
  • The patient's symptoms were refractory to conventional anticonvulsant therapy.

Findings:

  • Treatment with calcitriol (Rocaltrol) was initiated to address the underlying hypocalcemia.

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  • Following calcitriol administration, serum calcium levels normalized, and the patient's seizures resolved.
  • The resolution of alopecia was also noted, suggesting a potential link between calcium homeostasis and hair health.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering and managing hypoparathyreoidism in pediatric patients presenting with unexplained seizures and alopecia.
    • Calcitriol is an effective therapeutic agent for correcting hypocalcemia and alleviating associated symptoms in hypoparathyreoidism.
    • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms by which calcium dysregulation impacts hair follicle function and growth.