Ectopic Calcification as Discernible Manifestation in Neonates with Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1a

The diagnosis of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a (PHP1a) is challenging, because both the osteodystrophy, such as brachydactyly and round face, and the symptomatic hypocalcemia usually develop beyond infancy. Although ectopic calcification may be an early sign of PHP1a, there are no systematic revi...

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Main Authors: Masanori Adachi, Koji Muroya, Yumi Asakura, Yoichi Kondoh, Jun Ishihara, Tomonobu Hasegawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/931057