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Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia due to a truncation in the C-tail of the calcium-sensing receptor.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology - 5 Jan 2017
Maruca Katia, Brambilla Ilaria, Mingione Alessandra, Bassi Lorenzo, Capelli Silvia, Brasacchio Caterina, Soldati Laura, Cisternino Mariangela, Mora Stefano
Abstract excerpt
Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia (ADH) is an endocrine disorder due to activating mutations of the calcium-sensing receptor (CASR) gene. We report on a young boy who presented low serum calcium with hypercalciuria, hyperphosphatemia and low serum concentration of parathyroid hormone, not accompanied by classic clinical signs of hypocalcemia. Treatment with calcitriol and calcium did not normalize serum calcium and...
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