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Details for phenotype: Primary hyperparathyroidism

EndoNet ID: ENP00496

Name

Primary hyperparathyroidism

General information

This phenotype is pathologic
  • Biochemically primary hyperparathyroidism is characterised by persistent hypercalcaemia in the presence of inappropriately normal or elevated PTH. [1]

Links to other resources

GO
MeSH term D049950
Disease database 6283

Phenotype triggers

  • more activity (high ligand concentration, overexpression) of PTHR1
    in kidney
    • Primary hyperparathyroidism is a relatively common endocrine disorder caused by abnormal regulation and hyper‐secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands. [2]
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