In this particular form of hypoparathyroidism, the parathyroid glands are underdeveloped and therefore do not produce enough parathyroid hormone. This is caused by a mutation on the x chromosome in the region of Xq26-27.
X-linked recessive hypoparathyroidism
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Multiple endocrine neoplasia
Lipoid congenital adrenal hyperplasia
X-linked hypophosphatemia
Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism