Parathyroid disease

The parathyroid consists of are four small glands in the neck located on the thyroid gland. Although these two glands are close in location, their functions are unrelated.

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When pathological hypersecretion of PTH occurs persistently, it results in hyperparathyroidism. It is characterized by hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, metabolic bone disease, renal damage and more

PHPT is a common endocrine (hormonal) disease caused by the overproduction and release of parathyroid hormone (PTH). PHPT is caused by a benign growth (adenoma) on one of the parathyroid glands in 90% of cases. The risk of having PHPT increases with age, so as many as 1% of <60 year old persons may be affected. However, it is not uncommon for much younger people to be affected; or, for some to have had PHPT for many years before it has become evident. Most people have four parathyroid glands…

A parathyroid diagnosis is made by a patient’s symptoms and blood tests. Dr. Larian explains his unique approach to a proper parathyroid disease diagnosis.

Parathyroid disease influences the four little parathyroid glands in the neck that help keep up the right degree of calcium in our body.

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Usually, 4 parathyroid glands develop, although approximately 10% of people may have 2, 3, or 5 glands. The superior glands are typically located on the posterior aspect of the upper thyroid, whereas the location of the inferior glands is more...

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