hy•per•par•a•thy•roid•ism

(ˌhaɪ pərˌpær əˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm)

n.

overactivity of the parathyroid gland, characterized by muscular weakness and softening of the bones.

[1915–20]

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Noun

hyperparathyroidism - excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)

adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body

hypoparathyroidism - inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood

Translations

부갑상샘항진증

hyperparathyroidism

n hiperparatiroidismo

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Persistent hyperparathyroidism was seen in one patient with post operative parathyroid hormone level of 144.

Management of parathyroid adenoma: An institutional review

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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Pipeline Review, H1 2019 Report

Patients with recurrent or persistent hyperparathyroidism, a history of former thyroid or parathyroid operation, and a history of any neck malignancy were excluded from the study.

Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound and Tc-99m MIBI scintigraphy and SPECT/CT for Pre-operative Localization of Parathyroid Adenoma in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Single-Center Comparative Study/Operasyon Oncesi Paratiroid Adenomlarinin Yerini Saptamada Ultrason ve Tc-99m MIBI sintigrafisi ve SPECT/CT Incelemenin Tanisal Degeri

The Relationship Between Technetium-99m-Methoxyisobutyl Isonitrile Parathyroid Scintigraphy and Hormonal and Biochemical Markers in Suspicion of Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Mol Imaging Radionucl Ther 2013;22:8-13.

Doughnut Shaped Parathyroid Adenoma/Doughnut Gorunumlu Paratiroid Adenomu

(1) [sup.99m]Tc-Sestamibi has revolutionised the approach to primary hyperparathyroidism. It is now possible to perform minimal access surgery of the parathyroid with very good results.

Sonar guided focused parathyroidectomy under cervical block

(10,11) Although needle aspiration may lead to definitive resolution in some cases, (12) surgical resection is warranted in many cases as a diagnostic procedure, for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism (in cases of functional cysts), and because of the rare possibility of parathyroid carcinoma presenting as a cystic neck or mediastinal mass.

A midline mediastinal parathyroid cyst

report a case of a patient who presented with persistent hypocalcemia, hyperphos phatemia, and hyperparathyroidism over 13 years of follow-up.

Commentary

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is a state of excessive secretion of PTH after a long period of SHPT.

Mandibular Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica as First Sign of Vitamin D Deficiency

Her blood tests demonstrated hypercalcemia (serum calcium 12.2 mg/dL [Ref: 8.6-10.3 mg/dL], ionized calcium 1.67 mmol/L [Ref: 1.15 -1.33 mmol/L]), and hyperparathyroidism (PTH 135 pg/mL [Ref: 12-88 pg/mL]).

Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy: Successful Parathyroidectomy during First Trimester

Another complication of hyperparathyroidism is brown tumor, with incidence rate of 0.1%.

Craniofacial Brown Tumor in Patients with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism to Chronic Renal Failure: Report of Two Cases in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

We present the case of a 30-year-old male with a history of primary hyperparathyroidism originated in a supernumerary parathyroid gland of ectopic location.

Primary Hyperparathyroidism due to Parathyroid Adenoma Originated from Supernumerary Gland