Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)
Dec.15, 2009 in
Serum Electrolytes and Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
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PHPT is caused by overproduction or inappropriate production of PTH by the parathyroid gland. The most common cause is a single adenoma. The incidence of parathyroid carcinoma is listed in reviews as 2%-3%, although the actual percentage is probably less. About 15% (possibly more) of cases are due to parathyroid hyperplasia, which involves more than […]