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Health Encyclopedia: Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder in which the body has too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Alternative Names
Parathyroid-related hypercalcemia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The parathyroid glands are located at the front and base of the neck at the four corners of the thyroid gland. The glands produce parathyroid hormone, which controls the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
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