Pseudotumor cerebri with status epilepticus in a child: A rare presentation of vitamin D deficiency
Key Clinical MessagePseudotumor cerebri (PTC) encompasses a constellation of symptoms caused by elevated intracranial pressure of unclear etiology. Various associations have been described, rarely hypovitaminosis D. Vitamin D deficiency should be considered as a potential etiology of neurological manifestations like PTC and seizures in children. Early diagnosis and correction of vitamin D deficiency is key to preventing morbidity and achieving good outcomes.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Soumya Pahari,
Prakash Kunwar,
Subi Acharya,
Pallavi Rauniyar,
C. K. Sagar Bahadur Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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