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REF:  hypoparathyroidism2008.pdf  

HYPOPARATHYROIDISM                                                                                                               Due to decreased PTH sescretion Postparathyroidectomy, idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, amyloidosis, hemochromatosis, Magnesium deficiency Due to decreased end-organ responsiveness to PTH Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Magnesium deficiency SX: include hypocalcemia Sx , hyperphosphatemia, lenticular cataracts, basal ganglia calcification, & skin lesions with chronic disease.  Pts with pseudohypoparathyroidism present with typical somatic features of round face, short stature, & shortened metacarpals. RX: Hypocalcemia correction Rx