Low-dose oral etidronate therapy for immobilization hypercalcaemia associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome

被引:8
作者
Go, T [1 ]
机构
[1] Otsu Red Cross Hosp, Dept Paediat, Otsu, Shiga 5208511, Japan
关键词
bisphosphonates; bone-specific alkaline phosphatase; etidronate; Guillain-Barre syndrome; immobilization hypercalcaemia;
D O I
10.1080/080352501317061666
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
A low dose of oral etidronate (3.7 mg kg(-1) d(-1)) was administered for immobilization hypercalcaemia associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome in a 12-y-old boy. There was a slight increase in osteoblastic bone formation reflected by alkaline phosphatase and in particular bone-specific alkaline phosphatase during the treatment and serum calcium decreased to the normal range within 2 wk. No adverse side effects were observed and the patient's linear growth subsequently progressed. Conclusion: A low dose of oral etidronate is safe and effective for treatment of immobilization hypercalcaemia in children, without inhibiting bone formation.
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