Hypoparathyroidism Flashcards
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Causes of hypoparathyroidism
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Surgically removed parathyroid glands during a thyroidectomy, congenital absence - Di George syndrome, Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism - due to mutations in AIRE (autoimmune regulator gene) which will lead to the involvement of other organs, like the thyroid and adrenals.
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Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism
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The symptoms are secondary to hypocalcemia:
Increased neuromuscular irritability, cardiac arrhythmias, increased intracranial pressure and seizures
3
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Diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism
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Blood tests showing decreased PTH and calcium.
Differential diagnosis should be preformed to eliminate kidney disease – PTH would be elevated
4
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Treatment
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Electrolyte replacement
