Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism Mimicking Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report

Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone of unknown etiology, may mimic ankylosing spondylitis both clinically and radiologically. Spinal complaints may be the first sign of any endocrinological disorder.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ozge Illeez Memetoglu, Feyza Unlu Ozkan, Aslihan Taraktas, Ilknur Aktas, Cem Nazikoglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia 2016-01-01
Series:Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa
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Online Access:http://www.actareumatologica.com/files/article/1067_idiopathic_hypoparathyroidism_mimicking_ankylosing_spondylitis_a_case_report__file.pdf