hrp0082p1-d2-38 | Bone | ESPE2014

Increased Rates of Infantile Hypercalcaemia Following Guidelines for Antenatal Vitamin D3 Supplementation

Amato Lisa A , Neville Kristen A , Hameed Shihab , Quek Wei Shern , Verge Charles F , Woodhead Helen J , White Chris P , Horvath Andrea Rita , Walker Jan L

Background: Consultations for infantile hypercalcaemia have increased at Sydney Children’s Hospital since guidelines for vitamin D3 supplementation during pregnancy were introduced in 2006. Recent nationwide shortages of low-calcium formula (LCF) suggest this problem may be widespread.Aim: To determine if infantile hypercalcaemia is occurring more commonly, identify potential aetiologies and clinical significance.Me...