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The Electroencephalogram in Hypercalcemia

The Electroencephalogram in Hypercalcemia Abstract THE PURPOSE of this study was to determine what changes, if any, are produced in the electroencephalogram by a rise in the serum level of calcium.1 A low level of serum calcium is usually considered to be associated with a state of hyperexcitability of the central nervous system (CNS) with resultant tetany. Schulte and Lohmann2 in 1962 described the EEG and electromyogram in experimental hypocalcemia. Conversely, although it has been less frequently described clinically or experimentally, a rise in the serum calcium is associated with depression of cerebral function. This depressing effect of calcium on the CNS was demonstrated by Gerard and Magoun3 in 1936. They showed in cats that the response following stimulation by an intracerebral electrode would be decreased immediately after the intracarotid injection of calcium chloride. Lehrer and Levitt4 in 1960 mentioned the EEG findings in two patients who had elevated serum References 1. Cadilhac, J., and Ribstein, M.: The EEG in Metabolic Disorders , World Neurol 2:296-305, 1961. 2. Schulte, F.J., and Lohmann, A.: Electroencephalogram and Electromyogram in Experimental Hypocalcemia , Electroenceph Clin Neurophysiol 14:915-920, 1962.Crossref 3. Gerard, R.W., and Magoun, H.W.: Influence of Potassium and Calcium on Motor Discharges , Proc Soc Exp Biol NY 34:755-757, 1936.Crossref 4. Lehrer, G.M., and Levitt, M.F.: Neuropsychiatric Presentation of Hypercalcemia , J Mt Sinai Hosp 27:10, 1960. 5. Beare, J.M., and Millar, J.H.: Epileptiform Fits During Calciferol Therapy , Lancet 260:884, 1951. 6. Edwards, G.A., and Daum, S.M.: Increased Spinal Fluid Protein in Hyperparathyroidism and Other Hypercalcemic States , Arch Intern Med 104:29, 1959.Crossref 7. Imbrano, A.E., and Imbrano, O.: Interrelation entre actividad bioelectrica cerebra y function turoparatiroidea , Semana Med 118:139-144, 1961. 8. Kaufman, R., et al: Hypercalcemia in Mammary Carcinoma Following the Administration of a Progestational Agent , J Clin Endocr 24:1235, 1964.Crossref 9. Klemperer, P.: Parathyroid Hyperplasia and Bone Destruction in Generalized Carcinomatosis , Surg Gynec Obstet 36:11, 1923. 10. Tahjian, A.; Levine, L.; and Munson, P.: Immunochemical Identification of Parathyroid Hormone in Non-Parathyroid Neoplasms Associated With Hypercalcemia , J Exp Med 119:467, 1964.Crossref 11. Smith, P; Bornow, R.; Moure, J.M.B.: Hypercalcemia in the Treatment of Patients With Mesonephric Adenocarcinoma of the Ovary , Obst Gynec , to be published. 12. Svane, S.: Hypercalcemia in Malignant Disease Without Evidence of Bone Destruction , Acta Med Scand 175:353, 1964.Crossref 13. Plimpton C., and Gelhorn, A.: Hypercalcemia in Malignant Disease Without Evidence of Bone Destruction , Amer J Med 21:750, 1956.Crossref 14. Taylor, D., and Siemses, A.: Bronchogenic Carcinoma Simulating Hyperparathyroidism , Arch Intern Med 115:67, 1965.Crossref 15. Watson, L.: Hypercalcemia and Cancer , Postgrad Med J 39:646, 1963.Crossref 16. Rose, G.A.: Determination of the Ionized and Ultrafiltrable Calcium of Normal Human Plasma , Clin Chim Acta 2:227, 1957.Crossref 17. Bickford, R.G., and Butt, J.R.: Hepatic Coma The Electroencephalograph Pattern , J Clin Invest 34:790-799, 1955.Crossref 18. Passouant, P.; Cadilhac J.; and Vlahovitch, B.: Rythmes delta bifrontaux et leurs relations avec une lesion anatomique mesodiencephalique , Rev Neurol 93:474, 1955. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Neurology American Medical Association

The Electroencephalogram in Hypercalcemia

Moure, Jean M. B.
Archives of Neurology , Volume 17 (1) – Jul 1, 1967
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Abstract THE PURPOSE of this study was to determine what changes, if any, are produced in the electroencephalogram by a rise in the serum level of calcium.1 A low level of serum calcium is usually considered to be associated with a state of hyperexcitability of the central nervous system (CNS) with resultant tetany. Schulte and Lohmann2 in 1962 described the EEG and electromyogram in experimental hypocalcemia. Conversely, although it has been less frequently described clinically or experimentally, a rise in the serum calcium is associated with depression of cerebral function. This depressing effect of calcium on the CNS was demonstrated by Gerard and Magoun3 in 1936. They showed in cats that the response following stimulation by an intracerebral electrode would be decreased immediately after the intracarotid injection of calcium chloride. Lehrer and Levitt4 in 1960 mentioned the EEG findings in two patients who had elevated serum References 1. Cadilhac, J., and Ribstein, M.: The EEG in Metabolic Disorders , World Neurol 2:296-305, 1961. 2. Schulte, F.J., and Lohmann, A.: Electroencephalogram and Electromyogram in Experimental Hypocalcemia , Electroenceph Clin Neurophysiol 14:915-920, 1962.Crossref 3. Gerard, R.W., and Magoun, H.W.: Influence of Potassium and Calcium on Motor Discharges , Proc Soc Exp Biol NY 34:755-757, 1936.Crossref 4. Lehrer, G.M., and Levitt, M.F.: Neuropsychiatric Presentation of Hypercalcemia , J Mt Sinai Hosp 27:10, 1960. 5. Beare, J.M., and Millar, J.H.: Epileptiform Fits During Calciferol Therapy , Lancet 260:884, 1951. 6. Edwards, G.A., and Daum, S.M.: Increased Spinal Fluid Protein in Hyperparathyroidism and Other Hypercalcemic States , Arch Intern Med 104:29, 1959.Crossref 7. Imbrano, A.E., and Imbrano, O.: Interrelation entre actividad bioelectrica cerebra y function turoparatiroidea , Semana Med 118:139-144, 1961. 8. Kaufman, R., et al: Hypercalcemia in Mammary Carcinoma Following the Administration of a Progestational Agent , J Clin Endocr 24:1235, 1964.Crossref 9. Klemperer, P.: Parathyroid Hyperplasia and Bone Destruction in Generalized Carcinomatosis , Surg Gynec Obstet 36:11, 1923. 10. Tahjian, A.; Levine, L.; and Munson, P.: Immunochemical Identification of Parathyroid Hormone in Non-Parathyroid Neoplasms Associated With Hypercalcemia , J Exp Med 119:467, 1964.Crossref 11. Smith, P; Bornow, R.; Moure, J.M.B.: Hypercalcemia in the Treatment of Patients With Mesonephric Adenocarcinoma of the Ovary , Obst Gynec , to be published. 12. Svane, S.: Hypercalcemia in Malignant Disease Without Evidence of Bone Destruction , Acta Med Scand 175:353, 1964.Crossref 13. Plimpton C., and Gelhorn, A.: Hypercalcemia in Malignant Disease Without Evidence of Bone Destruction , Amer J Med 21:750, 1956.Crossref 14. Taylor, D., and Siemses, A.: Bronchogenic Carcinoma Simulating Hyperparathyroidism , Arch Intern Med 115:67, 1965.Crossref 15. Watson, L.: Hypercalcemia and Cancer , Postgrad Med J 39:646, 1963.Crossref 16. Rose, G.A.: Determination of the Ionized and Ultrafiltrable Calcium of Normal Human Plasma , Clin Chim Acta 2:227, 1957.Crossref 17. Bickford, R.G., and Butt, J.R.: Hepatic Coma The Electroencephalograph Pattern , J Clin Invest 34:790-799, 1955.Crossref 18. Passouant, P.; Cadilhac J.; and Vlahovitch, B.: Rythmes delta bifrontaux et leurs relations avec une lesion anatomique mesodiencephalique , Rev Neurol 93:474, 1955.

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