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Hyperparathyroidism

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Definition: A condition of abnormally elevated output of PARATHYROID HORMONE (or PTH) triggering responses that increase blood CALCIUM. It is characterized by HYPERCALCEMIA and BONE RESORPTION, eventually leading to bone diseases. PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM is caused by parathyroid HYPERPLASIA or PARATHYROID NEOPLASMS. SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM is increased PTH secretion in response to HYPOCALCEMIA, usually caused by chronic KIDNEY DISEASES.  general or unspecified; prefer specifics   
See Also Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1; Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica
Examples Hyperparathyroidism, Primary; Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Nephropathy deafness hyperparathyroidism  0   *Hearing Loss, Sensorineural *Hyperparathyroidism *Kidney Failure, Chronic.
HRPT2 protein, mouse  0   *Tumor Suppressor Proteins Hyperparathyroidism. Mol Cell Biol 2008 May;28(9):2930-40
CDC73 protein, human  0   *Tumor Suppressor Proteins Hyperparathyroidism. Am J Hum Genet 2002 May;70(5):1376-7

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