Newly Diagnosed Hypoparathyroidism as the Initial Presentation of DiGeorge Syndrome in a 26-Year-Old Man

Abstract

A 26-year-old African American man was seen for hypocalcemia identified during preoperative assessment for an elective left hemithyroidectomy for a symptomatic multinodular goiter. His albumin-corrected calcium level was 6.1 mg/dL (normal level: 8.7-10.4 mg/dL). He reported some leg cramping and dyspnea. His past history was notable for developmental delay, short stature, delayed eruption of teeth requiring dental surgery in elementary school, scoliosis requiring corrective surgery, and orchidopexy as an infant.