Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy
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This article is about the subtype of pseudohypoparathyroidism known as Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy. For the genetically-related condition, see McCune–Albright syndrome.
Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy is a form of osteodystrophy,[4] and is classified as the phenotype of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1A; this is a condition in which the body does not respond to parathyroid hormone.[1]
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Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance | |
Specialty | Endocrinology |
Symptoms | Choroid plexus calcification, Full cheeks[1] |
Causes | Gs alpha subunit deficiency[2] |
Diagnostic method | calcium, phosphorus, PTH, Urine test for phosphorus and cyclic AMP |
Treatment | Phosphate binders, supplementary calcium [3] |
Named after | Fuller Albright |
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