asked 173k views
5 votes
The excessive concentrations of circulating parathyroid hormone appeared to be caused by a tumor of the parathyroid gland or __________

asked
User Dmatej
by
8.5k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Answer:

parathyroidoma

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition where the parathyroid hormone is produces excessively is termed as Hyperparathyroidism. This condition arises when the balance between the calcium and phosphorus gets disturbed. The calcium and phosphorus balance is affected in following two cases –

a) When the parathyroid gland is not working properly due to its own problem usually termed as hyperparathyroidism or more specifically primary hyperparathyroidism

b) When the parathyroid gland is not working properly due to any other disease in the body affecting the functioning of parathyroid. It is termed as secondary hyperparathyroidism

answered
User Megri
by
7.8k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.