NCIt synonyms : Adenocarcinoma of Parathyroid Gland; Cancer of the Parathyroid Gland; Carcinoma of the Parathyroid; Carcinoma of the Parathyroid Gland; Adenocarcinoma of the Parathyroid Gland; Adenocarcinoma of Parathyroid; Parathyroid Carcinoma; Cancer of Parathyroid Gland; Parathyroid Gland Cancer; Adenocarcinoma of the Parathyroid; Carcinoma of Parathyroid Gland; Parathyroid Gland Adenocarcinoma; Parathyroid Adenocarcinoma; Carcinoma of Parathyroid;
NCIt definition : A carcinoma that arises from the parathyroid gland. It is associated with the symptoms
of primary hyperparathyroidism, resulting from the excessive production of parathyroid
hormone. Morphologically, the differential diagnosis from parathyroid gland adenoma
may be difficult. A definitive diagnosis of carcinoma is made only in the presence
of capsular invasion, vascular invasion, and/or perineural invasion.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A rare cancer that forms in tissues of one or more of the parathyroid glands
(four pea-sized glands in the neck that make parathyroid hormone, which helps the
body store and use calcium).; CDISC: A malignant neoplasm arising from the Chief cells of the parathyroid gland.;