Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Genetic causes of hypocalcaemia can be overlooked in patients presenting without apparent syndromic features. One such example is DiGeorge syndrome, which is often diagnosed in childhood but rarely in adulthood.Case presentation: A 21-year-old lady was referred to our endocrinology clinic regarding chronic hypocalcaemia (adjusted calcium 1.98 mmol/l). This was first diagnosed at the age of eight with no clear cause identified. Her past medica...