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• Hyperparathyroidism
  |Term=Hyperparathyroidism ...nd) produces too much parathyroid hormone. This leads to a loss of calcium from the bones and an increased level of calcium in the blood. Symptoms include
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• Secondary hyperparathyroidism
  == Secondary Hyperparathyroidism == '''Secondary hyperparathyroidism''' (pronunciation: sek-un-dair-ee hahy-per-par-uh-thahy-roi-diz-uhm) is a m
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• Primary hyperparathyroidism
  '''Primary Hyperparathyroidism''' Primary hyperparathyroidism (pronounced as pri-mair-ee hi-per-par-uh-thy-roid-iz-uhm) is a condition ch
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• Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
  == Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism == ...ive secretion of [[parathyroid hormone]] (PTH) after long-term [[secondary hyperparathyroidism]] and resulting in high blood calcium levels.
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• Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
  |Term=familial isolated hyperparathyroidism ...hyroid hormone. The increased parathyroid hormone causes a loss of calcium from the bones and too much calcium in the blood. 
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• Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
  == Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism == ...ive secretion of [[parathyroid hormone]] (PTH) after long-term [[secondary hyperparathyroidism]] and resulting in high blood calcium levels.
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• Primary hyperparathyroidism
  '''Primary Hyperparathyroidism''' Primary hyperparathyroidism (pronounced as pri-mair-ee hi-per-par-uh-thy-roid-iz-uhm) is a condition ch
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• Secondary hyperparathyroidism
  == Secondary Hyperparathyroidism == '''Secondary hyperparathyroidism''' (pronunciation: sek-un-dair-ee hahy-per-par-uh-thahy-roi-diz-uhm) is a m
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• Cinacalcet hydrochloride
  ...ve [[parathyroid gland]]. It is also used in the management of [[secondary hyperparathyroidism]] in patients with [[chronic kidney disease]] on dialysis. ...nine, a treatment for malaria, is derived. The suffix "-calcet" is derived from the Latin word "calx", meaning "lime" or "limestone", which is a reference
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• Calcimimetic
  ...d kal-si-MIM-et-ik) is a type of drug used primarily in the treatment of [[hyperparathyroidism]]. The term "calcimimetic" is derived from the Latin ''calcis'' meaning "lime" or "limestone", and the Greek ''mimēti
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• Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
  |Term=familial isolated hyperparathyroidism ...hyroid hormone. The increased parathyroid hormone causes a loss of calcium from the bones and too much calcium in the blood. 
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• Brown tumor
  ...]] activity, such as [[hyperparathyroidism]]. The name "brown tumor" comes from the characteristic brown color of the lesion, which is due to the accumulat ...f [[hemosiderin]] or blood breakdown products. The term "tumor" is derived from the Latin word 'tumere' which means 'to swell', and is commonly used in med
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• Hyperparathyroidism
  |Term=Hyperparathyroidism ...nd) produces too much parathyroid hormone. This leads to a loss of calcium from the bones and an increased level of calcium in the blood. Symptoms include
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• Cinacalcet
  ...sɪnəˈkælsɛt/) is a medication that is used primarily in the treatment of [[hyperparathyroidism]], a condition characterized by an overactive [[parathyroid gland]]. ...of the chemical name, with "Cina-" coming from "1-naphthyl" and "-calcet" from "calcium".
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• Osteitis fibrosa cystica
  ...'Von Recklinghausen's disease of bone''', is a skeletal disorder resulting from an overactivity of the [[parathyroid glands]] and the subsequent overproduc The term "Osteitis fibrosa cystica" is derived from the Greek words "osteon" meaning bone, "itis" indicating inflammation, "fib
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• Perforating calcific elastosis
  The term "Perforating calcific elastosis" is derived from the Latin words "perforare" meaning to pierce, "calcificare" meaning to har ...s can occur due to a variety of factors, including chronic kidney disease, hyperparathyroidism, and certain medications. The exact mechanism by which these calcium deposi
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• Parathyroid neoplasm
  ...ide," and "thyroid," referring to the thyroid gland. "Neoplasm" is derived from the Greek "neo," meaning "new," and "plasma," meaning "formation" or "creat ...athyroid neoplasm. It is usually benign (non-cancerous) and often causes [[hyperparathyroidism]], a condition characterized by excessive production of PTH.
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• Oxyphil cell (pathology)
  ...[[parathyroid gland]] and [[thyroid gland]]. The term "oxyphil" is derived from the Greek words "oxys" meaning sharp or acid, and "philos" meaning loving, ...For example, an increase in the number of oxyphil cells is often seen in [[hyperparathyroidism]], a condition characterized by an overproduction of PTH.
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• Parathyroid adenoma
  ...mor of the [[parathyroid gland]]. It is the most common cause of [[primary hyperparathyroidism]], a condition characterized by excessive secretion of [[parathyroid hormon ...beside", and "thyroid" referring to the [[thyroid gland]]. "Adenoma" comes from the Greek "aden" meaning "gland" and "-oma" denoting a tumor or growth.
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• Bone decalcification
  ...a pathological condition that involves the reduction or removal of calcium from the [[bone]] tissue. ...of", and "calcis" meaning "lime" or "calcium". The term "bone" is derived from the Old English "ban", which means "bone".
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• Parathyroid gland
  The term "parathyroid" was coined in the 19th century, and it comes from the Greek words ''para'', meaning "beside", and ''thyreos'', denoting "shie .... PTH increases blood calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from the large reservoir contained in the bones. In addition, PTH increases gast
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• Sestamibi scan
  ...and the [[heart]]. In parathyroid imaging, the scan is used to identify [[hyperparathyroidism]], a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much hormone. In ca * [[Hyperparathyroidism]]: Overactivity of the parathyroid glands resulting in excess production of
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• Sestamibi parathyroid scan
  ...arathyroid]] adenomas or hyperplasia, which are common causes of [[primary hyperparathyroidism]]. The term "Sestamibi" is derived from the chemical compound '''technetium (99mTc) sestamibi''', which is used as
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• Etelcalcetide
  ...as et-el-kal-se-tide) is a medication used in the treatment of [[secondary hyperparathyroidism]] associated with [[chronic kidney disease]]. The name "Etelcalcetide" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug. "Etel" is a prefix used in pharmacology
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• Milia-like calcinosis
  The term "milia-like calcinosis" is derived from the Latin word "milia", meaning "millet seeds", and the Greek word "calcino ...olism, which may be due to a variety of factors, including kidney disease, hyperparathyroidism, and certain genetic disorders. In some cases, the cause of the condition i
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