latent tetany syndrome

latent tetany syndrome

A state of neuromuscular hyperexcitability, defined by physical exam and electromyography.
 
Clinical findings
Trousseau and Chvostek signs of hypocalcemia, bowel irritability, pseudocroup (laryngismus stridulus), anxiety, asthenia, migraines, mitral valve prolapse.

latent tetany syndrome

Metabolism A state of neuromuscular hyperexcitability, defined by physical exam, electromyography Clinical Trousseau and Chvostek signs of hypocalcemia, bowel irritability, laryngismus stridulus, anxiety, asthenia, migraines, mitral valve prolapse. Cf Hypocalcemia.