Seizures in Activating Calcium Sensing Receptor Antibodies Positive
Autoimmune Hypoparathyroidism & Preponderance of Steroids Therapy: A
Case Report
Abstract
A 55-year-old female patient presented with generalized tonic-clonic
seizures. Laboratory evaluation showe low calcium (4.9 mg/dL), low PTH
(0.9 pg/mL), & positive activating CaSR antibodies. The condition was
diagnosed as autoimmune hypoparathyroidism. Vitamin supplements did not
correct the patient’s hypocalcemia and steroids were added to the
treatment.