| hyperparathyroidism | The over production of parathormone by the parathyroid glands. Usually secondary to an adenoma (an unregulated glandular tumour that produces parathormone in an increased quantity). Laboratory studies show an elevated calcium in the blood. most patients are without symptoms. Symptoms in more advanced cases include lethargy, confusion, nausea, bone pain and weakness. Findings include hypertension and slow heart rate. Complications include pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease and kidney stones. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| primary hyperparathyroidism | Hyperparathyroidism due to neoplasms or idiopathic hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| secondary hyperparathyroidism | Hyperparathyroidism that arises as a result of disordered metabolism producing hypocalcaemia, as in chronic uraemia due to renal disease, malabsorption, rickets, or osteomalacia; associated with hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands. (05 Mar 2000) |