Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie
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Severe prolonged hypocalcemia may occur in neonates whose parathyroid hormone production has been blocked by maternal hyperparathyroidism. This report describes such a case. ⋯ Neonatal hypocalcemia always requires investigation of both the infant and mother. Measurements of vitamin D metabolites and intact PTH are required to recognize maternal hyperparathyroidism.