METHODS:
A series of laboratory investigations were sent which showed a decreased
serum calcium level of 7 mg/dL (reference range, 8.6 – 10.2 mg/dL),
decreased serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL (reference range, 3 – 4.5
mg/dL), and a decreased parathrome level of 6.6 pg/mL (reference range,
15 – 65 pg/mL). Detailed laboratory workup is given in Table 1.