Adult-onset pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1B diagnosed by methylation analysis: A case report and diagnostic considerations
Adult-onset PHP1B should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained hypocalcemia with elevated PTH, even in the absence of Albright hereditary osteodystrophy. Because conventional sequencing cannot detect imprinting defects, epigenetic testing such as MS-MLPA is essential for definitive diagnosis. Increased awareness of atypical, late-onset presentations can aid in timely diagnosis and appropriate management.
Authors
- Eun Hui Bae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1727-2822)
- Sang Heon Suh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3076-3466)
- Hong Sang Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8191-4071)
- Hyunwoo Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7613-0862)
- Soo Wan Kim
- Seong Kwon Ma
- Chang Seong Kim
Institutions
- Chonnam National University (KR)
- Chonnam National University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000047943
- Primary Topic
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00