Parathyroid adenoma
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A parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumor
of the parathyroid gland. It can cause hyperparathyroidism
.
CT scans
or sestamibi parathyroid scintigraphy
can be used in detection.
It can be associated with Cyclin D1
expression.
Adenoma
An adenoma is a benign tumor of glandular origin. Adenomas can grow from many organs including the colon, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, thyroid, prostate, etc. Although these growths are benign, over time they may progress to become malignant, at which point they are called adenocarcinomas...
of the parathyroid gland. It can cause hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is overactivity of the parathyroid glands resulting in excess production of parathyroid hormone . The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium and phosphate levels and helps to maintain these levels...
.
CT scans
Computed tomography
X-ray computed tomography or Computer tomography , is a medical imaging method employing tomography created by computer processing...
or sestamibi parathyroid scintigraphy
Sestamibi parathyroid scintigraphy
A sestamibi parathyroid scan is a procedure in nuclear medicine which is performed to identify hyperparathyroidism . It is used by surgeons to locate ectopic parathyroid adenomas, most commonly found in the anterior mediastianum....
can be used in detection.
It can be associated with Cyclin D1
Cyclin D1
G1/S-specific cyclin-D1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CCND1 gene.Immunohistochemical staining of cyclin D1 antibodies is used to diagnose mantle cell lymphoma.-Interactions:...
expression.