Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Conditions
Keywords
endocrine disorders, pseudohypoparathyroidism, rare disease
Brief summary
OBJECTIVES: Determine the relationship between serum calcium concentrations and parathyroid hormone secretion in patients with pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Detailed description
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Patients are tested for parathyroid hormone response following sequential graded intravenous infusions of sodium citrate and calcium gluconate. Assays include ionized calcium and intact parathyroid hormone.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Pseudohypoparathyroidism, i.e.: Renal resistance to parathyroid hormone OR Albright hereditary osteodystrophy No other illness unless related to pseudohypoparathyroidism No pregnant women