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Pseudohypoparathyroidism

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Alternative Names:

Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy; Types 1A and 1B pseudohypoparathyroidism

Treatment:

Treatment consists of calcium and vitamin D supplements, to maintain high calcium levels without the help of PTH. If serum phosphate stays high, a low-phosphorus diet or phosphate binders (such as calcium carbonate, calcium acetate, or sevelamer HCl) may be necessary.

Expectations (prognosis):

Hypocalcemia in pseudohypoparathyroidism is usually milder than in other forms of hypoparathyroidism.

Complications:

Patients with type Ia pseudohypoparathyroidism have an increased rate of other endocrine abnormalities (such as hypothyroidism and hypogonadism ).

Complications of hypocalcemia associated with pseudohypoparathyroidism may include seizures and other endocrine problems, leading to lowered sexual drive and lowered sexual development, lowered energy levels, and increased weight.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you or your child have any symptoms of hypocalcemia or other features of pseudohypoparathyroidism.

• Review Date: 8/8/2006
• Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network

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