Albright hereditary osteodystrophy
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Facts
:
PTH resistance
Typically presents in early childhood
History / PE
:
Short stature
Round facies
Cataracts
Short 4th metacarpal bone
Diagnosis
:
Hypocalcemia
,
hyperphosphatemia
Increased PTH levels
Differential Diagnosis
:
Secondary
hyperparathyroidism
(seen with ESRD)
August 2nd 2010
Categories
Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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