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Results 11 - 20 of 65 for parathyroid
  1. Parathyroid glands (image) 
    The 4 parathyroid glands are located near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland and produce parathyroid hormone (PTH). Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium, phosphorus, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8890.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Parathyroid hormone-related protein blood test 
    The parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTH-rP) test measures the level of a hormone in the blood, called parathyroid hormone-related protein.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003691.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Parathyroidectomy - series (image) 
    The 4 parathyroid glands are located near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that controls blood levels ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100093_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hypercalcemia 
    Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and Vitamin D help manage calcium balance in the body. PTH is made by the parathyroid glands. These are four small glands located in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Osteitis fibrosa 
    ... complication of hyperparathyroidism , a condition in which overactive parathyroid glands cause certain bones to become abnormally weak ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001252.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pseudohypoparathyroidism 
    ... in which the body fails to respond to parathyroid hormone. A related condition is hypoparathyroidism , in which the body does not make enough parathyroid hormone.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000364.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) I 
    ... families. Endocrine glands most commonly involved include: Pancreas Parathyroid Pituitary ... Serum gastrin Serum glucagon Serum luteinizing hormone Serum parathyroid hormone Serum prolactin Serum thyroid stimulating hormone Ultrasound ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Calcium blood test 
    ... kidney disease Chronic liver disease Disorders of the parathyroid glands (hormone made by these glands controls calcium ... Consuming too much calcium or vitamin D. Hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make too much of their hormone; sometimes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003477.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Aging changes in hormone production 
    ... increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located around the thyroid. Parathyroid hormone affects calcium and phosphate levels, which affect ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004000.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Parathyroidectomy (image) 
    ... the Adam's apple to get access to the parathyroid glands. Parathyroidectomy is recommended when the parathyroid glands produce excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9008.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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