Hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism

Acta Paediatr Jpn. 1997 Aug;39(4):485-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.1997.tb03625.x.

Abstract

Hypoparathyroidism is a clinical disorder characterized by hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia in the absence of renal failure and hypomagnesemia. The causes of hypoparathyroidism can be classified as two groups: (i) insufficient parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion in relation to the serum calcium level (hypoparathyroidism); and (ii) impaired PTH action (pseudohypoparathyroidism). The main emphasis in this report is to distinguish subgroups based on the etiology and pathophysiology of the various aspects of the disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hypoparathyroidism* / diagnosis
  • Hypoparathyroidism* / etiology
  • Hypoparathyroidism* / physiopathology
  • Hypoparathyroidism* / therapy
  • Parathyroid Hormone / genetics
  • Parathyroid Hormone / metabolism
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism* / diagnosis
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism* / etiology
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism* / physiopathology
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism* / therapy
  • Receptors, Parathyroid Hormone / genetics
  • Receptors, Parathyroid Hormone / metabolism

Substances

  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Receptors, Parathyroid Hormone