Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
Abnormally elevated PARATHYROID HORMONE secretion as a response to HYPOCALCEMIA. It is caused by chronic KIDNEY FAILURE or other abnormalities in the controls of bone and mineral metabolism, leading to various BONE DISEASES, such as RENAL OSTEODYSTROPHY.
Year introduced: 1970
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Tree Number(s): C19.642.355.480
MeSH Unique ID: D006962
Entry Terms:
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidisms, Secondary
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidisms
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