Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy

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

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 
SymptomsChoroid plexus calcification, Full cheeks
CausesGs alpha subunit deficiency
Diagnostic methodcalcium, phosphorus, PTH, Urine test for phosphorus and cyclic AMP
TreatmentPhosphate binders, supplementary calcium
Named afterFuller Albright
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