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(Created page with "'''Hyperparathyroidism''' refers to the increased activity of the parathyroid glands, causing elevated levels of PTH. We distinguish primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by local parathyroid pathology, which is the most important cause. Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs as a response to hypocalcaemia, causing the parathyroid glands to overproduce PTH. Tertiary hyperparathyroidism occurs due to long-standi...") |
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