Fractures caused by epileptic seizures and epileptic osteomalacia

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

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / injuries
  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / complications*
  • Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / drug therapy
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Humerus / injuries
  • Male
  • Osteomalacia / chemically induced*
  • Osteomalacia / complications
  • Radiography
  • Spinal Injuries / etiology

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants