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Pseudohypoparathyroidism history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A positive family history of pseudohypoparathyroidism is suggestive of the autosomal dominant inheritance.The most common symptoms of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a include short stature, short limbs, mental retardation associated with Albright hereditary osteodystrophy phenotype.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
History
- Â A positive history of hypocalcemia associated with Albright’s hereditary osteodystrophy phenotype is suggestive of pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Symptoms
- The most common symptoms of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a include short stature,short limbs,mental retardation associated with Albright hereditary osteodystrophy phenotype[1]
- Common symptoms due to associated hypocalcemia include:
- Paresthesias (peri-oral, extremities)
- Muscle twitching
- Carpopedal spasm
- Seizures
- Prolonged QT interval
- Hypotension
- Arrhythmia
References
References
- ↑ Mantovani G, Elli FM, Corbetta S (2017). “Hypothyroidism associated with parathyroid disorders”. Best Pract. Res. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 31 (2): 161–173. doi:10.1016/j.beem.2017.04.004. PMID 28648505.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mazia Fatima, MBBS [2]