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Idiopathic infantile hypercalcaemia--a continuing enigma.

N D Martin, G J Snodgrass, R D Cohen

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |July 1, 1984
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    Idiopathic infantile hypercalcaemia presents similarly to Williams-Beuren syndrome but has distinct feeding issues. Long-term complications include developmental delays and vascular disease, with a stable incidence in the UK.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Genetics
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Background:

    • Idiopathic infantile hypercalcaemia (IIH) shares clinical features with Williams-Beuren syndrome.
    • Understanding IIH is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management in infants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare clinical presentations and long-term outcomes of children with IIH and Williams-Beuren syndrome.
    • To assess the incidence and morbidity associated with IIH.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study of 76 children with IIH and 41 with Williams-Beuren syndrome.
    • Clinical data comparison focusing on feeding, growth, and associated complications.

    Main Results:

    • Similarities and differences noted, particularly in feeding problems and failure to thrive.
    • Estimated IIH incidence in the UK is stable at ~18 cases/year (1 in 47,000 births).
    • Long-term morbidity includes mental handicap, arteriopathy, hypertension, kyphoscoliosis, hyperacusis, and obesity.

    Conclusions:

    • Further investigation is needed to determine the etiology of hypercalcaemia in IIH.
    • While rare, hypercalcaemia recurrence in adolescence can occur.
    • Distinguishing IIH from Williams-Beuren syndrome is important for tailored management.

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