Pseudohypoparathyroidism with osteitis fibrosa cystica
PHP with fibrocystic osteitis is a rare type of PHP. Patients have tetany caused by hypocalcemia. Bones may be deformed and prone to fractures. Treatment can be done with vitamin D or its derivatives to restore blood calcium to normal, which in turn reduces PTH to normal and heals bone lesions. Treatment should be continued for life.
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Site of disease:
Neck bones -
Infectious :
Not contagious -
Frequent population:
All groups -
Related symptoms:
Bone deformation and shortening Hands and feet shaking Hands and feet shaking -
Concurrent disease: