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

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

Published
2009-12-31
How to Cite
Sreekumar, P., Singh, C., & Umakanthan, K. (2009). Extensive Intracranial Calcification and Choreoathetoid Movements in a case of Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism. Kerala Medical Journal, 2(4), 117-118. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2009.v2i4.147
Section
Case Series / Case Report