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Challenges in Management of Primary Hypoparathyroidism Associated with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1

Authors :
R. Wallace, I.
McConnell, V.
M. Bell, P.
R. Lindsay, J.
Source :
Case Reports in Endocrinology; 2011, Vol. 2011 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

We report a case of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 (APS1) complicated by severe vascular insufficiency due to diffuse vascular calcification. APS1 is characterised clinically by multiple autoimmune conditions and development of at least two components of the triad of mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism, and autoimmune adrenal insufficiency. We highlight the problems in current serum calcium monitoring methods and suggest that fluctuations in serum calcium concentrations due to difficulties treating hypoparathyroidism may have contributed to the vascular calcification seen in this case.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906501 and 2090651X
Volume :
2011
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Endocrinology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs28782959
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/281758