Parathyroid gland adenoma

Parathyroid gland adenoma

Definition

A benign tumor arising from the parenchymal cells of the parathyroid glands. In the vast majority of cases, the tumor involves a single parathyroid gland. It is associated with the symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism, resulting from the excessive production of parathyroid hormone. It is usually surrounded by a well-defined capsule. Capsular invasion, vascular invasion, and perineural invasion are absent.

Also known as adenoma of parathyroid, adenoma of parathyroid gland, adenoma of the parathyroid, parathyroid adenoma, parathyroid gland adenoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Parathyroid glands Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Parathyroid glands Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0