Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy; Types 1A and 1B pseudohypoparathyroidism

Symptoms are related to low levels of calcium and include:

• Cataracts
• Dental problems
• Numbness
• Seizures
• Tetany (a collection of symptoms including muscle twitches and hand and foot spasms)

Persons with Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy may have the following symptoms:

• Calcium deposits under the skin
• Dimples that can replace knuckles on affected fingers
• Round face and short neck
• Short hand bones, especially the bone below the 4th finger
• Short stature

Blood tests will be done to check calcium, phosphorus, and PTH levels. Urine tests may also be done.

Other tests may involve:

• Genetic testing
• Head MRI or CT scan of the brain

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Endocrine glands

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Review Date: 08/31/2010
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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