Hypoparathyroidism and autoimmunity in the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
Hypoparathyroidism and autoimmunity in the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
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DOI:
10.1530/eje-10-1206
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发表时间:
2011-08-01
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Folling, Ivar
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作者:
Lima, Kari;Abrahamsen, Tore G.;Folling, Ivar
Objective: To characterize the endocrine and autoimmune disturbances with emphasis on parathyroid dysfunction in patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2 DS).Design: In this nationwide survey; 59 patients (age 1-54 years) out of 86 invited with a 22q11.2 DS were recruited through all the genetic institutes in Norway.Methods: Data was collected from blood tests, medical records, a physical examination and a semi-structured interview. We registered autoimmune diseases and measured autoantibodies, hormone levels and HLA types.Results: Twenty-eight (47%) patients had hypoparathyroidism or a history of neonatal or transient hypocalcemia. Fifteen patients had neonatal hypocalcemia. Fourteen patients had permanent hypoparathyroidism including seven (54%) of those above age 15 years. A history of neonatal hypocalcemia did not predict later occurring hypoparathyroidism. Parathyroid hormone levels were generally low indicating a low reserve capacity. Twenty-eight patients were positive for autoantibodies. Six (10%) persons had developed an autoimmune disease, and all were females (P