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Hypoparathyroidism due to progressive systemic sclerosis
1Rheumatology Section, Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, New York.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Hypoparathyroidism is a newly identified complication of progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS). Autopsy revealed parathyroid gland fibrosis in a patient with PSS, suggesting this complication may be underdiagnosed.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Rheumatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis.
- Hypoparathyroidism has not been previously documented in association with PSS.
- The parathyroid glands have a collagenous stroma susceptible to fibrotic changes.