| 英文描述 | Hypoparathyroidism can be due to autoimmune disease, surgical destruction, neoplasia, atrophy associated with prolonged hypercalcemia, magnesium deficiency, congenital agenesis and infarction of parathyroid gland adenomas. Signs are referable to an inability to maintain adequate plasma calcium levels. Most frequently reported signs are neuromuscular in origin and include muscle twitching, tremors, spasm, and tetany. Dx by clinical signs, rule-out of other causes, serum Ca and phosphorus levels, response to treatment. Cataracts have been reported in some cases. |
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