Case Report
Paola Carugno, Maria M Ossa
Abstract
Hypocalcemic seizures due to Vitamin D deficiency are rare in children beyond the neonatal period. In this case, a 12 year old female adolescent with intellectual disability, autism, obesity and a very restricted diet presented with hypocalcemic seizure secondary to Vitamin D Deficiency. A higher level of alertness about nutritional deficiencies must be maintained in the presence of dietary restrictions, particularly in children with developmental disabilities.