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Investigation and management of hypocalcaemia

Ruchi Nadar1, Nick Shaw2,3

  • 1Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|January 5, 2020
PubMed

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Hypocalcaemia in children has various causes and can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. This study outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing low calcium levels based on parathyroid hormone levels.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Calcium Homeostasis

Background:

  • Hypocalcaemia is a frequent clinical issue in pediatric patients.
  • Causes of hypocalcaemia are diverse, with presentation varying from symptomatic to asymptomatic.
  • Understanding calcium regulation is key to diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a structured, stepwise approach for investigating pediatric hypocalcaemia.
  • To correlate diagnostic strategies with serum parathyroid hormone levels.
  • To review acute and long-term management of hypocalcaemia.

Main Methods:

  • A stepwise diagnostic algorithm based on serum parathyroid hormone levels.
  • Review of physiological regulation of plasma calcium.
  • Consideration of age-dependent differential diagnoses.

Main Results:

  • A clear diagnostic pathway for pediatric hypocalcaemia is established.
  • The approach is guided by immediate parathyroid hormone measurements.
  • Management strategies for underlying causes are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic, parathyroid hormone-guided investigation is effective for pediatric hypocalcaemia.
  • Age influences the differential diagnosis of low calcium.
  • Comprehensive management addresses both acute and chronic aspects of hypocalcaemia.

Keywords:
bone metabolismendocrinology

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