Article
Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy and pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology - 1 Dec 2002
Wilson Louise C, Hall Christine M
Abstract excerpt
Pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) and Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy (AHO) are not interchangeable terms. AHO describes a constellation of physical features, including short adult stature, obesity, brachydactyly, and ectopic ossifications. PHP means end-organ resistance to PTH and is subclassified into types Ia, Ib, and Ic and type II. Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism (PPHP) is a term used for individuals with...
Topics
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic
- GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gs
- Heterozygote
- Humans
- Mutation
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Radiography
