HypoparathyroidismE20.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Parathyroid insufficiency with drop in parathyroid hormone levels.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Most frequently boyt operative after neck operations (e.g. strumectomy)

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Skin symptoms: Dry skin with a tendency to eczema and fungal infections (see mycosis below), brittle fingernails, dry and sparse scalp hair, often small spots of disseminated hypotrichosis. Tetanic syndrome: increased muscular excitability, paraesthesia up to tonic painful cramps.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer