Primary hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is abbreviated as hyperparathyroidism. There are generally four parathyroid glands, which are tightly attached to the inner side of the back of the left and right lobes of the thyroid gland. The gland is oval, flat, 5-6mm long, 3-4mm wide, and about 2mm thick; weighs 30-45mg; is yellow-brown and soft. The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone, and its physiological function is to regulate calcium metabolism in the body and maintain the balance of calcium and phosphorus in the body. Primary hyperparathyroidism is mostly caused by a single parathyroid adenoma (90%), less often by multiple adenomas or parathyroid hyperplasia, and rarely by adenocarcinoma.
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Site of disease:
neck -
Infectious :
Not contagious -
Frequent population:
All groups -
Related symptoms:
Loss of appetite nausea hyperparathyroidism itchy skin mental depression -
Concurrent disease: