hrp0092p3-311 | Late Breaking Abstracts | ESPE2019

Serum Calcium, 25(OH) Vitamin D and Bone Alkaline Phosphatase in Children with Epilepsy Receiving Antiepileptic Drugs in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Chukwumerije Chidinma , Yarhere Iroro , Alikor Edward

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse bone mineral status in children with epilepsy, on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) regimen, using serum calcium, 25 (OH) vitamin D and Bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) and compare these with age and sex matched controls.Patients and Methods: This was a case - control study, conducted at University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, from September 1 2018 to May 31 2019, with 200 ...