Open AccessComputed tomography anomalies associated with isolated hypoparathyroidism
Author(s) -
Sugawara Yu
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.698
Subject(s) - hypoparathyroidism , medicine , asymptomatic , calcification , vitamin d and neurology , parathyroid hormone , radiology , gastroenterology , calcium
Key Clinical Message Hypocalcemia due to chronic hypoparathyroidism presents with nonspecific symptoms. However, if untreated, hypocalcemia may affect neurological, cognitive, muscular, and cardiac function. Computed tomography ( CT ) findings may confirm a diagnosis of chronic hypoparathyroidism. Although autoimmune acquired hypoparathyroidism is a rare disease, early diagnosis and treatment are critical for avoiding severe complications.