Primary hypoparathyroidism presenting as basal ganglia calcification secondary to extreme hypocalcemia
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by low serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels. The most common cause is parathyroid iatrogenic surgical removal. However, innumerous and rarer conditions can cause hypoparathyroidism. The authors describe a 27-year-old man that pres...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-01-01
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Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/1007 |