Short metacarpal in a patient with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism

D. Le Roith, A. C. Burshell, R. Ilia, S. M. Glick

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    Abstract

    We present a case to emphasize that a shortened metacarpal alone cannot be a reliable distinguishing feature between idiopathic hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism. These data highlight the advisability of using serum PTH levels and the response of urinary cyclic AMP (cAMP) and phosphate excretion to exogenous PTH administration for the precise diagnosis.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)460-461
    Number of pages2
    JournalIsrael Journal of Medical Sciences
    Volume15
    Issue number5
    StatePublished - 1 Dec 1979

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Bioengineering

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