Parathyroid Adenoma Learning Center
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Parathyroid adenomas are non-cancerous (benign) tumors of the parathyroid glands, which are located in the neck. |
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Symptoms
Many people have no symptoms. The condition is often discovered by accident when you are being examined for another p...
Causes
The parathyroid glands help control the break down of calcium in the body. Parathyroid adenomas are the most common c...
Tests
There may be signs of fractures. Blood tests are done to check the levels of serum calcium, serum phosphorus, serum c...
Treatments
Surgery is the most common treatment. However, many patients with mild hyperparathyroidism are not treated but are mo...
Complications
Complications are less common today. They include advanced renal disease such as nephrocalcinosis and osteitis fibros...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have any signs or symptoms that may be linked to this disorder.
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