Hyperparathyroidism, Primary

A condition of abnormally elevated output of parathyroid hormone due to parathyroid hyperplasia or parathyroid neoplasms. It is characterized by the combination of hypercalcemia, phosphaturia, elevated renal 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D3 synthesis, and increased bone resorption.

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Osborn wave. 81-year-old black male with BP 80/62 and temperature 89.5 degrees F (31.94 C).

Micrograph of ovarian small cell carcinoma of the hypercalcemic type. H&E stain.

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Micrograph of a brown tumor (left of image). H&E stain.

Alt=X-ray of two human hands, viewed with the palms facing downwards. Three light-gray malformations can be seen: one is present on the right-side of the right wrist, one is present three-quarters of the way up the middle finger of the left hand, and one is present in the first segment of the index finger of the left hand. White arrows have been added to the image to identify the tumors. X-ray of the hands showing brown tumors in the long bones of the fingers

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