A very rare type of primary hyperparathyroidism with severe hypercalcemia in an infant

Authors

• Mohammad H. Al-Qahtani, Department of Pediatrics, King Fahd Hospital of the University, University of Dammam, PO Box 2208, Al-Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (8) 966666 Ext 1213. Fax. +966 (8) 966709, SA, E-mail: drmhqahtani{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

Severe neonatal primary hyperparathyroidism is a very rare type of primary hyperparathyroidism in pediatrics that might present during infancy with non-specific symptoms. We report an infant who presented with a very high level of calcium, yet responding to simple medications to draw the attention to pediatricians to this disease as early diagnosis and treatment will ameliorate its devastating outcome.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1340

Last Page

1342

Recommended Citation

Al-Qahtani, Mohammad H. (2012) "A very rare type of primary hyperparathyroidism with severe hypercalcemia in an infant," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 33: Iss. 12, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5677