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The enigma of hyperparathyroidism in hypophosphatemic rickets

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Familial hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) is caused by inactivating mutations of the cell surface metalloproteinase PHEX. It is characterized by low-normal serum levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3], normocalcemia, and hypophosphatemia. Hyperparathyroidism is regularly seen in patients treated with phosphate supplements, although circulating serum phosphate levels do not reach the normal range. The mechanism is unknown. Decreased serum concentrations of ionized calcium following phosphate supplements might contribute to the development of hyperparathyroidism. Secondary and even tertiary hyperparathyroidism can, however, be observed in patients who have never received phosphate treatment. This points to an abnormal regulation of production and/or degradation of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Recently, the expression of the PHEX gene in hypertrophied parathyroid glands of a patient with XLH has been reported. It is unclear whether the mutant PHEX gene can induce hyperparathyroidism by abnormal regulation of peptidases.

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Schmitt, C.P., Mehls, O. The enigma of hyperparathyroidism in hypophosphatemic rickets. Pediatr Nephrol 19, 473–477 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-004-1443-y

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