The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 57, Issue 3 , Pages 436-442, September 1960

Pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism:

A disputable syndrome

    M.D.
  • C. Papadatos

      Affiliations

    • Address, St. Sophies Children's Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
    • St. Sophies Children's Hospital of the University of Athens, Athens, Greece
    • Endocrine Department of Athens Polyclinic, Athens, Greece
  • , M.D., M.Sc.
  • J.G. Alivisatos

      Affiliations

    • St. Sophies Children's Hospital of the University of Athens, Athens, Greece
    • Endocrine Department of Athens Polyclinic, Athens, Greece

Summary 

Two cases of the so-called syndrome of pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism are described.

Metacarpal and metatarsal defects may be seen not only in pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism, but are occasionally encountered in patients with multiple congenital defects.

In view of the diversity of clinical findings and the lack of laboratory evidence, we consider that one is not justified in defining pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism as an entity distinct from pseudohypoparathyroidism.

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PII: S0022-3476(60)80251-X

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 57, Issue 3 , Pages 436-442, September 1960