Adult primary hypoparathyroidism: A rare presentation

Adult primary hypoparathyroidism: A rare presentation

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The common causes of stridor in adults are abscesses or swelling of upper airway, tumors, paralysis or malfunction of vocal cords.Laryngospasm due to hypocalcemia is a rare cause of stridor in adults, although occasionally reported in the neonates.We report an elderly lady having stridor and laryngospasm, secondary to acquired hypoparathyroidism and secondary hypocalcemia, 15-eg2373cl without risk factors for hypoparathyroidism such as recent neck surgery or irradiation.

We did an extensive review of literature to find only a few cases of acquired primary hypoparathyroidism in adults with abc material the only complaint being stridor.This case underlines the fact that a common symptom like stridor rarely occurs due to uncommon causes.This case is being reported for its rarity and amenability to complete cure in event of correct diagnosis.