Hypothyroidism most commonly occurs as a complication of neck surgery including thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and radical neck dissection. Second most common cause for hypoparathyroidism is autoimmune including polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 and isolated autoimmune hypoparathyroidism. Less common causes of hypoparathyroidism includes infiltration and/or destruction of parathyroid glands and genetic causes. Most common genetic cause of hypoparathyroidism is calcium-sensing receptor gene activating mutation.
Hypoparathyroidism causes
Vitamin D deficiency causes
Parathyroid adenoma causes
Hypoparathyroidism risk factors
Hypocalcemia causes
Adrenal atrophy causes
Parathyroid cancer causes
Parathyroid cancer risk factors