Hyperparathyroidism pathophysiology

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Pathohysiology

Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Main article: Primary hyperparathyroidism

• The most common cause is a benign parathyroid adenoma that loses its sensitivity to circulating calcium levels. Usually, only one of the four parathyroid glands is affected.
• A less common cause is from multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN).

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Main article: Secondary hyperparathyroidism

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is due to resistance to the actions of PTH, usually due to chronic renal failure. The bone disease in secondary parathyroidism along with renal failure is termed renal osteodystrophy.

Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

Main article: Tertiary hyperparathyroidism

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism, quartary and quintary hyperparathyroidism are rare forms that are caused by long lasting disorders of the calcium feedback control system. When the hyperparathyroidism can not be corrected by medication one calls it tertiary hyperparathyroidism.