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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
There are three types of pseudohypoparathyroidism, type 1a, type 1b and type 2.
- Signs and symptoms in type 1b and type 2
- Signs and symptoms in type 1a: Type 1a is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and is also called Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy. Besides signs in type 1b and type 2, patients with type 1a may have the following symptoms:
- Short stature: Round face, short neck, and short hand bones
- Calcium deposits under the skin
- Dimples that can replace knuckles on affected fingers