Definition

Increase in the production of PTH.

Hyperparathyroidism will lead to hypercalcemia by the increase of calcium absorption, reabsorption, excretion of phosphate, breakdown of bone, and vitamin D synthesis.

  • Skeletal changes (primarily long bones)
  • Renal changes

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