Bone Abstracts

Background: Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1A (PHP1A) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the gene GNAS. It is characterized by multi-hormone resistance, obesity, cognitive impairment and the Albright hereditary osteodystrophy phenotype. A recent study found a 4.4-fold increase risk of sleep apnea in children with PHP1A compared with similarly obese children.Objective: To describe a case of morbid obesity and respiratory failure in ...