Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudohypoparathyroidism Causes
The exact causes of pseudohypoparathyrodism are unknown but some of its symptoms indicate that it is an autosomal dominant disorder.
Pseudohypoparathyroidism Definition
Pseudohypoparathyroidism is medical state where the body no longer responds to the parathyroid hormone. Persons in this condition have high phosphate and low serum calcium, but the level of parathyroid hormones is high. The disorder leads to abnormalities in the metacarpals.
Pseudohypoparathyroidism Symptoms and Signs
Among the symptoms of pseudohypoparathyrodism are an elevated parathyroid hormone, hyperphosophatemia and hypocalcemia.