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Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism with epilepsy and psychosis

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A case of idiopathic hypoparathyroidism associated with epilepsy, psychosis and elevated creatinine kinase is presented. Achievement of normocalcaemia was associated with a positive clinical response. In the evaluation of idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, it is important to be aware of its variable clinical presentation.

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  1. Department of Neurology, Cork Regional Hospital, Wilton, Cork

    J. Burke, E. A. Bissessar & N. Callaghan

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Burke, J., Bissessar, E.A. & Callaghan, N. Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism with epilepsy and psychosis. I.J.M.S. 155, 287–288 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02939886

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