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

Joint Authors

Hasegawa, Tomonobu
Ishihara, Jun
Adachi, Masanori
Kondoh, Yoichi
Muroya, Koji
Asakura, Yumi

Source

International Journal of Endocrinology

Issue

Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2009-08-03

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

3

Main Subjects

Biology

Abstract EN

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 reviews regarding the time of its appearance.

We here report on two PHP1a patients who presented with subcutaneous calcification in neonatal period.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Adachi, Masanori& Muroya, Koji& Asakura, Yumi& Kondoh, Yoichi& Ishihara, Jun& Hasegawa, Tomonobu. 2009. Ectopic Calcification as Discernible Manifestation in Neonates with Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1a. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Adachi, Masanori…[et al.]. Ectopic Calcification as Discernible Manifestation in Neonates with Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1a. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509129

American Medical Association (AMA)

Adachi, Masanori& Muroya, Koji& Asakura, Yumi& Kondoh, Yoichi& Ishihara, Jun& Hasegawa, Tomonobu. Ectopic Calcification as Discernible Manifestation in Neonates with Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1a. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509129

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-509129