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disease > endocrinopathy > parathyroid diseases > hyperparathyroidism

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hyperparathyroidism  

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  • Hyperparathyroidism is an increase in parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in the blood. This occurs from a disorder either within the parathyroid glands (primary hyperparathyroidism) or outside the parathyroid glands (secondary hyperparathyroidism). (Wikipedia)

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