Pearson eText Human Anatomy -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Human Anatomy -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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The location of tumors of the parathyroid gland.

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High concentration of calcium ion in the blood that can be caused either by primary hyperthyroidism or by malignancy is termed as hypercalcemia. Hyperthyroidism can generally be caused due to a tumor in the parathyroid gland. The tumor in the parathyroid gland can cause elevated secretions of the calcium raising parathyroid hormones.

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