A 15 day old baby presented to the emergency depament with history of seizures. Blood tests revealed serum calcium of 5mg/dl, serum phosphate of 9 mg/dl and an intact PTH of 30 pg/ml (Normal Intact PTH = 10-60 pg/ml). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 15 day old baby presented to the emergency depament with history of seizures. Blood tests revealed serum calcium of 5mg/dl, serum phosphate of 9 mg/dl and an intact PTH of 30 pg/ml (Normal Intact PTH = 10-60 pg/ml). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 15 day old baby presented to the emergency depament with history of seizures. Blood tests revealed serum calcium of 5mg/dl, serum phosphate of 9 mg/dl and an intact PTH of 30 pg/ml (Normal Intact PTH = 10-60 pg/ml). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Hypoparathyroidism
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