Endocrine Abstracts

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of parathyroid hormone to maintain normal blood calcium levels. Hypoparathyroidism is most frequently caused by damage to or removal of the parathyroid glands but can also be associated with genetic etiologies. Genetic forms of hypoparathyroidism can present as isolated or as part of a syndrome and include disorders of parathyroid gland formation, parathyroid hormone secretion, and damage to...