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ea0090p590 | Calcium and Bone | ECE2023

Post-thyroidectomy development of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) due to over-replacement of hypocalcemia

Papalou Olga , Katechakis Nikolaos , Koukoula Chrysoula , Beka Aikaterini , Baikousi Dimitra , Gkoufa Kyriaki , Mandrapylia Angeliki , Stratigou Theodora , Vassiliadi Dimitra , Tsagarakis Stylianos

A 61-year-old woman was admitted to the Emergency Department with generalized seizures. She reported general malaise, anorexia, headache and multiple episodes of vomiting that started about 12 h before admission. She had a history of recent thyroidectomy, and she was on oral calcium carbonate (3 gr/day) and alpha calcidol (3 mg/day). Non-contrast head CT scan was negative for major findings. Laboratory work up revealed hypercalcemia (corrected calcium 14,4 mg/dl), renal impair...