NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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It is classically characterized by enlargement of all parathyroid glands.
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It usually shows chief cell hyperplasia.
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It is seen in secondary hyperparathyroidism.
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It is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Primary hyperparathyroidism A noncancerous growth (adenoma) on a gland is the most common cause. Enlargement (hyperplasia) of two or more parathyroid glands accounts for most other cases. A cancerous tumor is a very rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Parathyroid hyperplasia can cause hyperparathyroidism, which leads to an increase in blood calcium level. Complications include increased calcium in the kidneys, which can cause kidney stones, and osteitis fibrosa cystica (a softened, weak area in the bones).
Detailed explanation-3: -Parathyroid adenomas are the most common cause of hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands), which leads to an increased blood calcium level. Symptoms may include any of the following: Confusion. Constipation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by the overproduction of PTH, usually from a non-cancerous tumor (adenoma). In contrast, secondary hyperparathyroidism is caused by an overproduction of parathyroid cells, usually due to kidney failure.