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Hypoparathyroidism

Abstract

Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia and low or inappropriately normal levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Pseudohypoparathyroidism is characterized by similar findings however PTH is elevated due to PTH resistance. PTH is a key calcium regulating hormone essential for calcium homeostasis, vitamin D-dependant calcium absorption, renal calcium reabsorption and renal phosphate clearance. The most common cause of …

Authors

Al-Azem H; Khan AA

Journal

Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 517–522

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

August 2012

DOI

10.1016/j.beem.2012.01.004

ISSN

1521-690X