Hypoparathyroidism in a patient presenting with severe myopathy and skin rash. Case report and review of the literature.
A 47-year old man with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism (IHP), presented as severe myopathy and skin rash is described. The serum muscle enzymes were increased. After treatment with calcium and vitamin D, the clinical condition improved, the skin rash gradually disappeared, and the muscle enzymes decreased and remained within the normal range thereafter.
Syriou
Vassiliki
V
Department of Pathophysiology Laiko Hospital, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece. vasyriou@med uoa.gr
Kolitsa
Asimina
A
Pantazi
Lamprini
L
Pikazis
Dimitrios
D
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005076:Exanthema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D010281:Parathyroid Hormone