Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism: A Report of Two Cases

    January 1941 in “ Annals of Internal Medicine ”
    Kendall Emerson, Frank B. Walsh, John Eager Howard
    TLDR Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is rare and can be managed with dihydrotachysterol.
    This document reports on two cases of idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, a condition often encountered by internists, typically resulting from the removal of parathyroid glands during thyroid surgeries. The report highlights the metabolic and chemical abnormalities associated with hypoparathyroidism, as initially defined by Albright and Ellsworth in 1929. Recent advancements in treatment, particularly the use of dihydrotachysterol (A.T. 10), have been noted as significant in managing the condition. The document emphasizes the rarity of idiopathic cases, which occur without an apparent cause, distinguishing them from more common postoperative cases.
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