A rare cause for delirium: COPE syndrome
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2024-06
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Mansa STM Publishers
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Calcium-alkali syndrome (CAS) (Milk alkali syndrome) is the third most common cause of hypercalcemia. The triad of hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, and variable renal failure constitutes this syndrome. Here, we report a case of CAS in a female with post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism who presented with delirium due to hypercalcemic encephalopathy. CAS can occur even after decades of normocalcemia in hypoparathyroidism, and regular monitoring of calcium levels is required.
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Calcium alkali syndrome, Calcium citrate malate, Cope syndrome, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypercalcemia, Metabolic alkalosis, Milk alkali syndrome
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Anandan S, Rajendran SS, Kumar JP, Shajee DS.. A rare cause for delirium: COPE syndrome . Indian Journal of Case Reports. 2024 Jun; 10(6): 176-178