There are two main types of hyperparathyroidism and these are described below. This occurs when one or more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and/or enlarged due to a problem that lies ...

Background Familial isolated primary hyperparathyroidism (FIHP) is an autosomal dominant disorder that can represent an early stage of either the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) or ...

Parathyroid cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the parathyroid gland. It can cause hyperparathyroidism, which can result in high calcium levels in the blood. The most common treatment ...

High baseline parathyroid hormone levels were associated with single-gland disease and successful localization of the affected gland on preoperative imaging, aiding surgical planning for ...

Primary hyperparathyroidism patients had higher cardiometabolic risks versus controls in a 15-year retrospective study. Those who underwent parathyroidectomy had a lower type 2 diabetes risk compared ...