Cardiomegaly due to Chronic Hypocalcemia

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The occurrence of cardiomegaly as a consequence of chronic hypocalcemia is extremely rare. We have recently studied a 9-year-old child in whom cardiomegaly, coexistent with hypocalcemia, was demonstrated; there were no signs of cardiac insufficiency. Normalization of cardiac size accompanied restoration of normocalcemia. CASE HISTORY The patient was referred at the age of 8 years, 7 months because of mental retardation and convulsive seizures. The neonatal period was normal, but febrile convulsions began at 6 months of age. Convulsive episodes became more frequent and severe after 1 year of age, and developmental retardation was evident. He had daily seizures by 8 years, 7 months, was constantly agitated, and did not talk; his weight was 24 kg and his height was 122 cm.

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