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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Main Authors: Edite Marques Mendes, Lúcia Meireles-Brandão, Carla Meira, Nuno Morais, Carlos Ribeiro, Diana Guerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/1007