RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Buckley, Rita
T1 Hypoparathyroidism: Working toward Effective Treatment
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 10
SP 20
OP 21
DO 10.1177/155989771310009
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/10/20.abstract
AB Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder with a wide range of etiologies, including surgery and radioactive iodine therapy. It can be acquired or genetic; curable or permanent. This article describes the differential diagnosis of the disease, summarizes the latest knowledge about the various causes of acquired hypoparathyroidism, and reviews recognized genetic mutations. The article also discusses skeletal and nonskeletal hypoparathyroidism.