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Pseudohypoparathyroidism - epidemiology, mortality and risk of complications.
Clinical endocrinology - 1 Jun 2016
Underbjerg Line, Sikjaer Tanja, Mosekilde Leif, Rejnmark Lars
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) is caused by a mutation within the GNAS gene or upstream of the GNAS complex locus. It is characterized by target organ resistance to PTH, resulting in hypocalcaemia and hyperphosphataemia. Studies in patients with PHP are limited. We sought to identify all patients in Denmark with PHP and access their mortality data and risk of complications. DESIGN: Patients were...
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