Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Rare Cause of Hypocalcaemia!

Abstract

Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a rare disorder which is characterized by end organ parathormone resistance, which causes hypocalcaemia, hyperphosphataemia and high parathormone levels. We are reporting here case of a young male who had symptoms of chronic hypocalcaemia, with a positive Trousseau’s and Chvostek’s sign on examination, without any features of Albright’s hereditary osteodystrophy. Lab investigations revealed low calcium, high phosphate and high PTH levels. The patient was diagnosed as having Pseudohypoparathyroidism and he was treated successfully with Calcium and Vitamin D supplements.

Keywords

• tetany
• hypocalcaemia
• pseudohypoparathyroidism