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Pathology Thyroid and Parathyroid 218d84b2

Most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism -

A
Hyperplasia
B
Solitary'- Adenoma
C
Carcinoma
D
Multiple adenomas
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Adenoma Hyperparathyroidismo Hyperparathyroidism is caused by elevated parathyroid hormone.o Primary hyperparathyroidism : an autonomous overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH), usually resulting from an adenoma or hyperplasia of parathyroid tissue.HyperparathyroidismParathyroidadenoma(85%-95%)Primaryhypoplasia(5%-10%)Parathyroidcarcinoma(>]%)Note: The most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism is a solitary parathyroid adenoma arising sporadically.

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