Parathyroid Gland and Disorders
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PARATHYROID GLANDBy: Steph and Lindsey
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FUNCTION OF PARATHYROID GLAND
Produce PTH To control calcium within the blood to
help maintain strong bones
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HORMONES SECRETED FROM PARATHYROID GLAND Secrete parathyroid
hormone (PTH)Humoral stimuliMost important regulator
of Ca2+ homeostasis of the blood
Hypercalcemic hormone
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HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
PathogenesisBone PainDepressionFrequent urinationKidney stonesNauseaLoss of appetite
EtiologyOverproduction of
the cells secreting PTH
Parathyroid develops a tumor
TreatmentRemove the
tumor surgically
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HYPOPARATHYROIDISM Pathogenesis
Heavier periods in females
CataractsTingling
sensationsMuscles spasms Dry hair and skin;
brittle nailsWeakened tooth
enamel in kids
Etiology Family History Autoimmune
Disorder Excessive radiation
treatment Low levels of Mg in
blood Treatment
restore the Ca and mineral balance in the bodyTake vitamins with Calcium and Vitamin D
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OSTEOPOROSIS Etiology
Loss of CalciumToo much PTH
Pathogenesis"Thin Bones"Bones break and
fracture easier Loss of energyFeel old Bones hurt
TreatmentRemove the bad
parathyroid gland
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PARATHYROID CANCER Pathogenesis
WeaknessLump in neckTrouble
swallowingLoss of appetiteUnquenchable
thirst TreatmentSurgeryRadiation therapy
EtiologyOut of control PTH
productionFamily historyHyperparathyroidism
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WEBSITES http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parathyr
oiddisorders.html http://www.parathyroid.com/parathyroid-func
tion.htm http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/par
athyroid/parathyroid-cancer https://www.clinicalkey.com/topics/endocrinol
ogy/hyperparathyroidism.html
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