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MeSH Supplementary: Hypomagnesemia 1, Intestinal
Unique ID: C566593
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C566593
Entry Term(s): Hypomagnesemia with Secondary Hypocalcemia; Hypomagnesemia, Intestinal, with Secondary Hypocalcemia
Heading Mapped to: *Hypocalcemia; Magnesium Deficiency / congenital
Frequency: 32
Note: A rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by very low serum magnesium levels. Hypocalcemia is a secondary consequence of PARATHYROID GLANDS failure and PARATHYROID HORMONE resistance as a result of severe magnesium deficiency. The disease typically manifests during the first months of life with generalized convulsions or signs of increased neuromuscular excitability, such as muscle spasms or TETANY. Untreated, the disease may be fatal or lead to severe neurologic damage. Mutations in the TRPM6 gene have been identified. OMIM: 602014
Date of Entry: 2012/11/05
Revision Date: 2016/07/07

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