Hyperparathyroidism
Does this patient have hyperparathyroidism? Parathyroid function There are four parathyroid glands which produce parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH is the primary regulator of calcium homeostasis and vitamin D conversion. PTH maintains the calcium concentration (ionized) in the extracellular fluid within a narrow normal range due to calcium’s wide array of cellular functions. Secretion of PTH…