Primary Hypomagnesemia with Secondary Hypocalcemia in an Infant�Case Series.

Dr.M.Molugan; Dr.C.N.Kamalarathnam; Dr.S.Mangala Bharathi

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2017

Primary Hypomagnesemia with Secondary Hypocalcemia in an Infant�Case Series.

Dr. M. Molugan, Dr. C. N. Kamalarathnam, Dr. S. Mangala Bharathi

Abstract :

Familial hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia is a genetic disorder of magnesium metabolism that presents with refractory seizures in infancy. Case characteristics: We herein report an infant with familial hypomagnesemia who presented as medically–refractory seizures and .Interestingly she had lost previous sibling because of lack of correct diagnosis. Intervention: Child was given oral magnesium supplementation and the seizures got controlled. Conclusion: Familial hypomagnesemia should be considered in any baby with refractory hypocalcemic seizures.