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. 1977 Jul;40(7):692–694. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.40.7.692

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Paroxysmal choreoathetosis as a presenting symptom in idiopathic hypoparathyroidism

D Soffer 1, A Licht 1, I Yaar 1, O Abramsky 1
PMCID: PMC492804  PMID: 915513

Abstract

A patient with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism presenting with spells of paroxysmal choreoathetosis is described. The possible mechanisms by which hypoparathyroidism induces choreoathetosis and other extrapyramidal motor dyfunctions are discussed. The need for screening patients with extrapyramidal disease for hypoparathyroidism is stressed.

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