title: Hypoparathyroidism in a patient presenting with severe myopathy and skin rash. Case report and review of the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathophysiology Laiko Hospital, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece. vasyriou@med uoa.gr
authors.forename: Vassiliki
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Syriou
authors.forename: Asimina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kolitsa
authors.forename: Lamprini
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pantazi
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pikazis
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D010281:Parathyroid Hormone