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 malignant tumor arising from the parenchymal cells of 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.;