Catalog
Hyperparathyroidism
Link to WHO Definition
Hyperparathyroidism – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/9633776
Hyperparathyroidism refers to overproduction of parathormone and is most frequently due to a tumour in one of the parathyroid glands. It may also occur in response to low calcium levels, as encountered in various situations such as vitamin D deficiency or chronic kidney disease. Hyperparathyroidism results in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium.