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Hypoparathyroidism in Child
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Hypoparathyroidism in Child

Contributors: Casey Silver MD, Catherine Moore MD, Michael W. Winter MD
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Synopsis

Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder defined by decreased parathyroid hormone (PTH) production. Causes include surgical removal or damage during head and neck surgery and autoimmune destruction of the parathyroid glands. Acute clinical manifestations are mainly related to hypocalcemia and include muscle cramps that may progress to spasms, xerosis and brittle nails, numbness and tingling of the extremities or area around the mouth, and confusion or depression. Chronic hypoparathyroidism is associated with basal ganglia calcification, ocular disease, and skeletal and dental abnormalities.

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ICD10CM:
E20.9 – Hypoparathyroidism

SNOMEDCT:
36976004 – Hypoparathyroidism

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Last Reviewed:01/13/2019
Last Updated:02/12/2019
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Hypoparathyroidism in Child
A medical illustration showing key findings of Hypoparathyroidism : Hoarseness, Irritability, Personality changes, Respiratory alkalosis, Muscle cramp, Diaphoresis, Myalgia, Paresthesias, Ca decreased
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Micronychia and pterygium formation of the fingernails.
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