Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism
Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism (pronunciation: soo-doh-soo-doh-hi-po-par-a-thy-roid-ism) is a rare inherited disorder that closely resembles, but is not identical to, another disorder called Pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Etymology
The term "Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism" is derived from the Greek words "pseudo", meaning false, and "hypoparathyroidism", referring to a condition characterized by insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone in the body. The prefix "pseudo" is added twice to indicate that this condition mimics, but is not the same as, hypoparathyroidism or pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Definition
Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism is a condition that affects the endocrine system. It is characterized by the physical features typical of Pseudohypoparathyroidism, such as short stature and a round face, without the biochemical abnormalities (like low blood calcium and high blood phosphate levels) associated with pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism are primarily physical and can include short stature, obesity, a round face, and short hand bones. These symptoms are similar to those of pseudohypoparathyroidism, but without the abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism.
Related Terms
- Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy: A condition related to pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism, characterized by short stature, obesity, and resistance to certain hormones produced by the pituitary gland.
- Hypoparathyroidism: A condition in which the parathyroid glands in the neck secrete too little parathyroid hormone, leading to low levels of calcium in the blood.
- Hyperparathyroidism: A condition in which the parathyroid glands in the neck secrete too much parathyroid hormone, leading to high levels of calcium in the blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism
- Wikipedia's article - Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism
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