GENERAL HISTOLOGY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

PARATHYROID

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Causes of hypoparathyroidism include
A
autoimmune
B
Surgically induced
C
DiGeorge syndrome
D
Chronic renal failure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What causes hypoparathyroidism? In some situations, hypoparathyroidism is present from birth (congenital), such as occurs with DiGeorge syndrome and other rare inherited conditions (see next section). In others, hypoparathyroidism develops later in life as an acquired condition.

Detailed explanation-2: -DiGeorge syndrome is a condition present from birth that can cause a range of lifelong problems, including heart defects and learning difficulties. The severity of the condition varies. Some children can be severely ill and very occasionally may die from it, but many others may grow up without realising they have it.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is injury to the parathyroid glands during thyroid or neck surgery. It may also be caused by any of the following: Autoimmune attack on the parathyroid glands (common) Very low magnesium level in the blood (reversible)

Detailed explanation-4: -Neck surgery. This is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism. Autoimmune disease. Hereditary hypoparathyroidism. Low levels of magnesium in the blood. Extensive cancer radiation treatment of the face or neck. 11-May-2022

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