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Case Reports
. 1986 Jan;17(1):31-3.
doi: 10.1016/0020-1383(86)90010-0.

Fractures caused by epileptic seizures and epileptic osteomalacia

B R Duus
Case Reports

Fractures caused by epileptic seizures and epileptic osteomalacia

B R Duus. Injury. 1986 Jan.

Abstract

A case of several severe fractures in one patient following epileptic seizures is reported. The patient suffered from epileptic osteomalacia and responded well to vitamin D treatment. The cause of anticonvulsant-induced osteomalacia and its treatment are discussed.

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