Most common cause of hyperparathyroidism: March 2009
Correct Answer: Adenoma
Description: Ans. C: Adenoma Hyperparathyroidism causes hypercalcemia through the excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone, usually by an adenoma (benign tumors) of the parathyroid glands (nearly 80%). Chief cell parathyroid hyperplasia accounts for nearly 15% cases.
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