Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism associated with hyperthyroidism.

Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism associated with stable untreated myelofibrosis.

Chronic idiopathic hypoparathyroidism associated with moniliasis.

Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is probably less rare than is commonly thought. Steinberg and Waldron (1952) in a comprehensive review of the literature collected 51 cases and added one of their own, but they did not include several reported cases whose serum inorganic phosphorus did not exceed 5 0 mg. %. Few reports have come from this country. Humphreys (1939), Himsworth and Maizels (1940), Jor...

Characteristic Cataract Associated with Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism

Purpose: To report a case of profoundly characteristic cataract associated with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Methods: We described a 37-year-old male presented to our hospital with bilateral vision loss for 3 years. Past medical history included recurring tetany and convulsion, regarded as grand mal epilepsy about 9 years prior to diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism and corresponding administrati...

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Severe Hypocalcemia Secondary to Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism

The etiology and pathophysiology of takotsubo cardiomyopathy have not yet been fully clarified. We report a case of takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with severe hypocalcemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism. A 69-year-old woman presented with acute pulmonary edema caused by severe left ventricular dysfunction with apical ballooning compatible with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Laboratory tests re...

A case of Hereditary Angioedema Associated with Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism

Hereditary angioedema is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by the edema of subcutaneous tissues, respiratory tract and bowel. It is caused by the deficiency of C1 esterase inhibitor. Hereditary angioedema may be associated with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thyroiditis and glomerulonephritis. We report a 34-year-old mal...