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Descriptor English:   Hyperparathyroidism 
Descriptor Spanish:   Hiperparatiroidismo 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Hiperparatireoidismo 
Tree Number:   C19.642.355
Definition English:   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. 
Indexing Annotation English:   general or unspecified; prefer specifics
See Related English:   Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica
 
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Record Number:   7140 
Unique Identifier:   D006961 

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