RESUMO
2 case of idiopathic hypoparathyroidism and 1 case of pseudohypoparathyroidism are reported. The rarity of these syndromes is stressed. The action of parathyroid hormone as applied to these conditions is briefly discussed, and the etiology, pathology, main clinical features, differential diagnosis and treatment of both types of hypoparathyroidism are reviewed (AU)
Assuntos
Humanos , Adolescente , Adulto , Masculino , Feminino , Hipoparatireoidismo , Pseudo-Hipoparatireoidismo , Hormônio Paratireóideo/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
1. A study has been made of the incidence of "inadvertent parathyroidectomy" which occurred in about 10 percent of cases in a personal series. 2. Removal of parathyroid glands has not been associated with persistent parathyroid insufficiency. 3. Parathyroid insufficiency may occur in the absence of parathyroid gland removal but the experience of other workers has not been confirmed. 4. Operative steps to avoid parathyroid damage and certain other precautions are briefly discussed (AU)