Endocrine Abstracts

Case history: A 28-year-old female was investigated for hypocalcaemia. Her calcium level was checked because her mother was found to be hypocalcaemic post thyroidectomy for recurrence of Graves disease. Further detailed history taking revealed that the patient’s grandmother often complained of hand cramps on kneading dough. The patient’s aunt was believed to have a parathyroid disorder; no further details were available. On further investigation, it was apparent that...