Journal article
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