Hypoparathyroidism X-linked
Overview
Hypoparathyroidism X-linked: Low parathyroid levels inherited in a X-linked manner and hence only males are symptomatic and females are asymptomatic carriers.
Symptoms
Sterility Low blood calcium level Low parathyroid hormone level Epilepsy Cataract
Causes
Postsurgical Autoimmune Sporadic21 Polyglandular syndromes Activating antibodies to the calcium-sensing receptor22, 23 Infiltration Parathyroid destruction Copper9 Malignancy Granulomatous disease10 Mitochondrial neuropathies Inactivating mutations of the PTH gene21 DiGeorge syndrome7 Impaired secretion and/or action of PTH Hypomagnesemia24 Pseudohypoparathyroidism Hemochromatosis25
Diagnosis
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