Status Epilepticus Secondary to Hypocalcemia Due to Vitamin D Deficiency

Abstract

Vitamin D deficiency is becoming more common around the world, owing to reduced sunshine exposure and an imbalanced diet. However, severe hypocalcemia as a result of vitamin D insufficiency is a rare occurrence, and it rarely leads to seizures in children. We present such a case in a 6-month-old infant who presented with status epilepticus secondary to hypocalcemia due to vitamin D deficiency, which was first misdiagnosed as epilepsy. Thereby, we want to emphasize that hypocalcemia secondary to vitamin D deficiency can lead to convulsion and the importance of vitamin D supplementation.

Pseudotumor cerebri with status epilepticus in a child: A rare presentation of vitamin D deficiency

“…In the pediatric group, infections and febrile illnesses contribute to the majority of its causes. Status epilepticus secondary to hypocalcemia due to vitamin D deficiency is a rare presentation and is sparsely reported in the literature 6 . The presence of both PTC syndrome and status epilepticus is an exceedingly rare presentation of this common nutritional deficiency and we aim to describe it with this case report.…”

“…Status epilepticus secondary to hypocalcemia due to vitamin D deficiency is a rare presentation and is sparsely reported in the literature. 6 The presence of both PTC syndrome and status epilepticus is an exceedingly rare presentation of this common nutritional deficiency and we aim to describe it with this case report. This case report is written in line with the CARE guidelines.…”