Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy

This article is about the subtype of pseudohypoparathyroidism known as Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy. For the genetically-related condition, see McCune–Albright syndrome.
Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy
Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance
SpecialtyEndocrinology Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsChoroid plexus calcification, Full cheeks[1]
CausesGs alpha subunit deficiency[2]
Diagnostic methodcalcium, phosphorus, PTH, Urine test for phosphorus and cyclic AMP
TreatmentPhosphate binders, supplementary calcium [3]
Named afterFuller Albright

Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy is a form of osteodystrophy,[4] and is classified as the phenotype of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1A; this is a condition in which the body does not respond to parathyroid hormone.[1]

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  4. ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. p. 657. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.