V M Bimonte, G Catanzaro, Z Spinello, M C Massari, M Curreli, G Terrana, G Defeudis, J Halupczok-Żyła, G Mantovani, E Ferretti, S Migliaccio
PURPOSE: Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by low or absent secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which leads to decreased calcium and increased phosphorus levels in the serum. The diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism is based on the identification of the aforementioned biochemical abnormalities, which may be accompanied by clinical manifestations. Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism, primarily attributed to hypocalcemia, include muscle cramps or spasms, facial, leg, and foot pain, seizures, and tingling in the lips or fingers...
October 11, 2023: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation