A growth within a parathyroid gland. The tumour may cause excess secretion of parathyroid hormone, leading to hyperparathyroidism. Cancers of the parathyroid are very rare; most parathyroid tumours are noncancerous adenomas. An adenoma that causes hyperparathyroidism will be surgically removed (see parathyroidectomy). This usually provides a complete cure.
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