Abstract:Introduction: Primary hypoparathyroidism is a relatively rare cause of hypocalcemia with cases of primary hypoparathyroidism in the US estimated at 24–37 per 100,000 with 75% being due to neck surgery and 25% due to non-surgical causes. The clinical presentation depends on the acuity of development of hypocalcemia and the absolute level of serum calcium. Here is a case of severe hypocalcemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism of unknown etiology followed by the development of severe aplastic anemia.Case report: A… Show more
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