1. Official Home Page | Hypoparathyroidism Association Designed to help those with this rare disorder get to know others who have this disease and who are Category Health Conditions and Diseases hypoparathyroidism......Welcome to the only Association in the world devoted to all forms of hypoparathyroidism,a rare medical disorder. The hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc. http://www.hypoparathyroidism.org/

Printable Format What's New? Search: Welcome Welcome to the only Association in the world devoted to all forms of Hypoparathyroidism, a rare medical disorder. We have almost 700 members located in 33 countries as of April 2002. We are only available in English at this time, but hope to have the ability to translate all the information on this Web Site into one of several languages in the near future. Our Mission “The Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with all forms of Hypoparathyroidism, a rare medical disorder, by maintaining a worldwide network of family support, and promoting public, as well as professional, awareness of this disorder through a quarterly newsletter and our Web Site. “The Hypoparathyroidism Association is set up to bring patients diagnosed with Hypoparathyroidism, their families, professional care givers, and other interested parties together for the purposes of 1) sharing common experiences; 2) offering support and comfort; 3) educating others about the disorder and how it affects lives; 4) serving as a support group, both formal and informal; and 5) putting people in touch with people for the foregoing purposes.” Contacting us You can contact us directly at Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc.

2. Hypoparathyroidism: Under-activity Of The Parathyroid Glands. Over 50 pages on parathyroid disease including hypoparathyroidism. Written by experts for patients. Covers symptoms, causes and treatments of too little parathyroid hormone. Includes listing of physicians in your town who specialize in parathyroid http://www.endocrineweb.com/hypopara.html

HYPOPARATHYROIDISM Too little parathyroid hormone production Hypoparathyroidism is the combination of symptoms due to inadequate parathyroid hormone production. This is a VERY rare condition, and most commonly occurs because of damage or removal of parathyroid glands at the time of parathyroid or thyroid surgery. If this is the first parathyroid page you have read from our site, we strongly recommend that you read our introduction to the parathyroid gland first! Remember, hyperparathyroidism is much more common than hypoparathyroidism. Hypoparathyroidism is the state of decreased secretion or activity of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This leads to decreased blood levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) and increased levels of blood phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia). Symptoms can range from quite mild (tingling in the hands, fingers, and around the mouth) to more severe forms of muscle cramps leading all the way to tetany (severe muscle cramping of the entire body), and convulsions (this is very rare!). Parathyroid gland insufficiency is quite rare, but it can occur in several well defined ways. The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is the loss of active parathyroid tissue following thyroid or parathyroid surgery. More rare is a defect present at birth (congenital) where a person is born without parathyroid glands. Occasionally, the specific cause of hypoparathyroidism cannot be determined.

3. Endocrinology - Hypoparathyroidism - Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texa Methodist Health Care System Describes what this disorder is, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.Category Health Conditions and Diseases hypoparathyroidism......hypoparathyroidism What is hypoparathyroidism? hypoparathyroidism is caused byunderactive parathyroid glands. What are symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? http://www.methodisthealth.com/endocrin/hypopar.htm

Endocrinology Home Page Endocrinología (en español) Clinical Services The Methodist Hospital Methodist Diagnostic Hospital Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Methodist Willowbrook Hospital ... Appointment Hypoparathyroidism What is hypoparathyroidism? Hypoparathyroidism is caused by underactive parathyroid glands. Underactive parathyroid glands produce too little parathyroid hormones, which in turn causes low levels of calcium in the blood stream. The low levels of calcium lead to tetany, an increased excitability of the nerves. Causes of parathyroidism include accidental removal of a parathyroid gland when the thyroid is removed, or when part of the parathyroid tissue is removed. Other causes include absent parathyroid glands from birth or the sudden stop of functioning due to unknown reasons. What are symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? The following are the most common symptoms of hypoparathyroidism. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: uncontrollable, painful spasms of the face, hands, arms, and feet

4. Hypoparathyroidism a CHORUS notecard document about hypoparathyroidism Disclaimer. Feedback. Search. hypoparathyroidism. etiology idiopathic. secondary surgery, I131 therapy (rare), http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00931.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Musculoskeletal system Feedback Search hypoparathyroidism etiology: idiopathic secondary: surgery, I-131 therapy (rare), radiation, hemmorhage, infection, thyroid Ca hemochromatosis physical findings: tetany hypocalcemia + hyperphosphatemia normal/low alkaline phosphatase xray findings: premature closing of epiphyses generalized increased bone density in 9% localized thickening of the skull sacroiliac, femoral head, acetabulum band like density in metaphyses of long bones (25%) thickened lamina dura and widened diploe soft tissue abnormalities intracranial calcifications ( basal ganglia , choroid plexus) calcification of spinal and other ligaments subcutaneous calcifications; ectopic bone formation ossification of muscle insertions Yong H. Hahn, MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 14 March 2001 Medical College of Wisconsin

5. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypoparathyroidism behind the thyroid gland in the neck. hypoparathyroidism is the clinical condition caused by a lack of parathyroid http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000385.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Hypoparathyroidism Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Endocrine glands Definition Return to top a deficiency of parathyroid hormone that causes abnormal metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Calcium and phosphorus are important body minerals. They form the mineral component of bones, and they exist as charged particles called ions in the blood and inside cells. A hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in bone and blood. Four small glands called parathyroid glands make PTH. The parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. Hypoparathyroidism is the clinical condition caused by a lack of parathyroid hormone. Calcium levels in the blood fall, and phosphorus levels rise. Low blood calcium levels may cause symptoms such as tingling of the lips, fingers and toes, and muscle cramps, or spasms. The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is injury to the parathyroid glands during head and neck surgery.

6. Wheeless' Textbook Of Orthopaedics Facts about this condition, focused on its effects on the bones, from Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. http://www.ortho-u.net/05/310.htm

Main Menu Home Page Hypoparathyroidism: - See: Action of Parathyroid Hormone - Discussion: pseudohypoparathyroidism is another cause of this disorder; - end organ unresponsiveness to parathyroid hormone; - patients tend to be short and may have short metacarpals (index, ring, little); - Laboratory Findings: - decreased plasma calcium; (see hypo Ca ) - in the disorder of pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism, all of the clinical features of pseudoparathyroidism are present, but the serum calcium is normal; - increase in plasma phosphate; (see hyperphosphatemia ) - increase in renal tubualar reabsorption of phosphate - decrease in the number of bone remodeling centers; - Radiographs: - eventhough in hypoparathyroidism there are fewer "bites" taken out of bone by the remodeling centers, this causes very few abnormalities in bones in adults; - majority of these patients are treated w/ relatively high doses of Vit D to maintain their plasma Ca levels, which can, in itself, stimulate the bone remodely system; - subcutaneous calcifications may be present in pseudohypoparathyroidism , where as basal ganglia calcifications are seen in idiopathic hypoparathyroidism;

7. THYROID DISORDERS Short description of hypo and hyper- parathyroidism. Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Complete Home Medical Guide http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/hmg21_0012.html#21.45

Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders THYROID DISORDERS The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that lies over the trachea (windpipe) just below the larynx (see figure 21.17 ). The thyroid differs from other endocrine glands in that it requires an outside substance, iodine, to produce its hormone, thyroxine. Thyrotropin, a pituitary hormone, stimulates the thyroid to secrete thyroxine. A well-functioning thyroid requires a properly functioning pituitary, a small but steady supply of iodine, and, of course, normal pathways of hormone synthesis. Thyroid hormone affects virtually all metabolic processes; too much thyroid hormone speeds up metabolism while too little slows it down. In either instance, the disorder may be caused by an enlargement of the thyroid gland itself, known as goiter. In the past, iodine deficiency was the most common cause of thyroid disease, but today iodine is readily available, either from foods or in supplements added to salt in areas where foods are deficient in this mineral. OVERACTIVE THYROID (HYPERTHYROIDISM, GRAVES' DISEASE)

8. Newsletters | Hypoparathyroidism Association Warning The hypoparathyroidism Newsletter and other information on this site shouldnot be substituted for medical or psychological treatment, nor should it be http://www.hypoparathyroidism.org/newsletters.asp

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9. InteliHealth: Hypoparathyroidism Symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, prognosis. InteliHealth Harvard Medical School Information. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=11137&p=~br,IHW|~st,408|~r,WSIHW000|~

10. Endocrinology Spanish Content - Hypoparathyroidism - Methodist Health Care Syste Translate this page El Hipoparatiroidismo ¿Qué es el hipoparatiroidismo? El hipoparatiroidismoes causado por la hipofunción de las glándulas paratiroides. http://www.methodisthealth.com/spanish/endocrin/hypopar.htm

Página Principal de la Endocrinología Servicios Clínicos The Methodist Hospital Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Service Methodist Diagnostic Hospital Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Methodist Willowbrook Hospital ... La Glándula Pituitaria: Localización y Función Los Desórdenes: La Acromegalia La Diabetes Insípida El Síndrome de la Silla Vacía El Hipopituitarismo ... El Páncreas: Localización y Función Los Desórdenes: La Pancreatitis El Cáncer Pancreático Las Glándulas Adrenales: Localización y Función Los Desórdenes: Las Glándulas Adrenales Hipofuncionantes/La Enfermedad de Addison Las Glándulas Adrenales Hiperfuncionantes/El Síndrome de Cushing Los Tumores / El Feocromocitoma La Glándula Tiroides: Localización y Función ... Las Pruebas de Función de la Tiroides Los Desórdenes: El Hipertiroidismo/La Enfermedad de Graves/El Bocio Nodular Tóxico/La Tiroiditis El Hipotiroidismo La Tiroiditis de Hashimoto Los Tumores ... Las Glándulas Paratiroides: Localización y Función Los Desórdenes: El Hiperparatiroidismo El Hipoparatiroidismo Los Tumores Las Glándulas Reproductoras ... Plan Para Hacer una Cita Médica Póngase en Contacto con Nosostros: Referencia Médica Plan Para Hacer una Cita Médica Preguntas Generales Planes de Salud ... Directorio de Médicos El Hipoparatiroidismo ¿Qué es el hipoparatiroidismo?

11. WebMD/Lycos -Hypoparathyroidism Definition, causes, incidence and risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis complications, when to call your doctor and prevention. http://webmd.lycos.com/content/asset/adam_disease_hypoparathyroidism2

12. THYROID DISORDERS Short description of hypo and hyper- parathyroidism. Columbia University College of Physicians and Category Health Conditions and Diseases hypoparathyroidism......Columbia University College of P S Complete Home Medical Guide.CPMCnet. Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders THYROID DISORDERS. http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/hmg21_0012.html

Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders THYROID DISORDERS The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that lies over the trachea (windpipe) just below the larynx (see figure 21.17 ). The thyroid differs from other endocrine glands in that it requires an outside substance, iodine, to produce its hormone, thyroxine. Thyrotropin, a pituitary hormone, stimulates the thyroid to secrete thyroxine. A well-functioning thyroid requires a properly functioning pituitary, a small but steady supply of iodine, and, of course, normal pathways of hormone synthesis. Thyroid hormone affects virtually all metabolic processes; too much thyroid hormone speeds up metabolism while too little slows it down. In either instance, the disorder may be caused by an enlargement of the thyroid gland itself, known as goiter. In the past, iodine deficiency was the most common cause of thyroid disease, but today iodine is readily available, either from foods or in supplements added to salt in areas where foods are deficient in this mineral. OVERACTIVE THYROID (HYPERTHYROIDISM, GRAVES' DISEASE)

13. InteliHealth: Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism, a rare endocrine disorder (disorder of the hormoneproducing glands), is the underproduction or http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=11137&p=~br,IHW|~st,408|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*

14. Hypoparathyroidism A look at what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.sharp.com/HealthInformation/endocrine/hypopar.htm

15. EMedicine - Hypoparathyroidism : Article By John Halpern, DO, FACEP Hypocalcemia is the most important consequence of hypoparathyroidism. Approximately half of serum calcium is ionized; http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic276.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Endocrine And Metabolic Hypoparathyroidism Last Updated: July 17, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: John Halpern, DO, FACEP , Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Coral Springs Medical Center Coauthor(s): N Ewen Wang, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University Hospital John Halpern, DO, FACEP, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Emergency Physicians Editor(s): Robin R Hemphill, MD , Associate Program Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

16. EMedicine - Hypoparathyroidism : Article By John Halpern, DO, FACEP hypoparathyroidism Parathyroid hormone (PTH) works in conjunctionwith vitamin D to regulate total body calcium. hypoparathyroidism. http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic276.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Endocrine And Metabolic Hypoparathyroidism Last Updated: July 17, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: John Halpern, DO, FACEP , Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Coral Springs Medical Center Coauthor(s): N Ewen Wang, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University Hospital John Halpern, DO, FACEP, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Emergency Physicians Editor(s): Robin R Hemphill, MD , Associate Program Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

17. Health Ency. Disease Hypoparathyroidism behind the thyroid gland in the neck. hypoparathyroidism is the clinical condition caused by a lack of parathyroid http://www.icflorida.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000385.html

18. EMedicine - Hypoparathyroidism : Article By Paul S Thornton, MB, BCh hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism is an inherited or acquired deficiencyof the parathyroid hormone (PTH) or its action. hypoparathyroidism. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1125.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Endocrinology Hypoparathyroidism Last Updated: September 13, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: hypocalcemia, pseudohypoparathyroidism, polyglandular autoimmune endocrinopathy, Albright hereditary osteodystrophy AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Paul S Thornton, MB, BCh , Clinical Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Coauthor(s): Andrea Kelly, MD , Fellow, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Editor(s): Thomas A Wilson, MD , Director of Pediatric Endocrinology, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Mary L Windle, PharmD

19. Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. rare condition of unknown cause see hypoparathyroidismYong H. Hahn, MD 2 February 1995 Last updated 14 March 2001. http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00932.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Musculoskeletal system Feedback Search idiopathic hypoparathyroidism rare condition of unknown cause round face; short dwarf-like; obese mental retardation cataracts dry scaly skin; atrophy of nails dental hypoplasia (delayed tooth eruption, impaction of teeth, supernumerary teeth) see: hypoparathyroidism Yong H. Hahn, MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 14 March 2001 Medical College of Wisconsin

20. Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism, http://www.ivillagehealth.com/library/onemed/content/0,7064,241012_245642,00.htm

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