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Hypoparathyroidism

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Definition: A condition caused by a deficiency of PARATHYROID HORMONE (or PTH). It is characterized by HYPOCALCEMIA and hyperphosphatemia. Hypocalcemia leads to TETANY. The acquired form is due to removal or injuries to the PARATHYROID GLANDS. The congenital form is due to mutations of genes, such as TBX1; (see DIGEORGE SYNDROME); CASR encoding CALCIUM-SENSING RECEPTOR; or PTH encoding parathyroid hormone.     
Examples 22q11 Deletion Syndrome 		Other names Hypoparathyroidism, Idiopathic; Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Barakat syndrome  0   *Hearing Loss, Sensorineural *Hypoparathyroidism *Nephrosis.
Hypoparathyroidism-retardation-dysmorphism syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Growth Disorders *Hypoparathyroidism *Intellectual Disability *Osteochondrodysplasias *Seizures.
Hypoparathyroidism familial isolated  0   *Hypoparathyroidism.
Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome  0   *Hypoparathyroidism *Lymphedema.

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