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. 1991 Feb;67(784):179–182. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.67.784.179

A case of resolving idiopathic hypoparathyroidism.

L Ostlere 1, J Reeve 1
PMCID: PMC2398970  PMID: 1645877

Abstract

A 72 year old man developed idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. The condition spontaneously resolved which, to our knowledge, has not been previously described. Causes of fluctuating hypocalcaemia are outlined and their possible relevance to our patient discussed.

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