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A patient with extensive meningeal calcification due to pseudohypoparathyroidism: A case report
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  • Mahmoud Salih Daoud,
  • Abubakr Abdulla Elamin,
  • Ahmed Rizgalla Mohammed,
  • Ala Khalid,
  • Abdallah Hassan,
  • Arif Taha
Mahmoud Salih Daoud
University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine

Corresponding Author:dr.mhs.24@hotmail.com

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Abubakr Abdulla Elamin
University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine
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Ahmed Rizgalla Mohammed
University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine
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Ala Khalid
University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine
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Abdallah Hassan
University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine
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Arif Taha
University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine
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Abstract

A 35-year-old man with 18-year history of epilepsy on Carbamazepine, 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 and his seizures resolved.