Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a condition that mimics hypoparathyroidism, but is due to a resistance to parathyroid hormone, rather than a lack of the hormone (akin to the distinction between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.) more...
The term Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism is used to describe conditions that mimic the symptoms of Pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Symptoms
- hypocalcemia
- hyperphosphatemia
- elevated parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism)
Types
- OMIM 103580 - Type 1A (closely associated with Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy)
- OMIM 603233 - Type 1B
- OMIM 203330 - Type 2
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