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A patient with extensive meningeal calcification due to pseudohypoparathyroidism: A case report

Article scientifique 2023 Anglais

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Abstract Background: This case emphasizes the adulthood onset of PHP with the association of new pattern of brain calcification which is exclusively falx cerebri and supratentorial. Case presentation: A 35-year-old man with 17-year history of epilepsy on Carbamazepine, refered from neurosurgical department where was diagnosed with hydrocephalus complicated by secondary severe optic atrophy and underwent Ventriculo-Peritoneal shunt. Imaging revealed Falx Cerebri, Supratentorial calcification , biochemical tests showed hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia and elevated parathyroid hormone. Patient was given Vitamin D and Calcium in order to improve the outcome. Conclusion: Although PHP being a rare possibility especially in adult , it has to be considered in incidental meningeal calcification,and to be picked up early before complications.

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Daoud, M., Elamin, A., Rizgalla, A., Hassan, A. (2023). A patient with extensive meningeal calcification due to pseudohypoparathyroidism: A case report. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2412392/v1

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Mahmoud Daoud Abubakr Elamin Ahmed Rizgalla Abdallah Hassan

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