Catalog
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Link to WHO Definition
Primary hyperparathyroidism – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/817194045
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a condition with enhanced PTH (parathyroid hormone) secretion and high circulatory PTH level caused by abnormal parathyroid pathology such as adenoma, hyperplasia and cancer. Primary hyperparathyroidism usually causes hypercalcaemia by enhanced PTH actions.