Hypocalcemia masquerading as schizophreniform disorder

Abstract

Among the symptoms of hypocalcemia, tetany, papilledema, and seizures may occur in patients who develop hypocalcemia acutely. We describe a rare case of hypocalcemia presenting as schizophreniform disorder. Among other presentations of hypocalcemia, one should also look for the relation between psychotic symptoms and calcium levels in a patient presenting with psychotic symptoms.

Keywords

• Hypocalcemia
• psychotic symptoms
• schizophreniform disorder