Parathyroid cancer risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of parathyroid cancer are multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, hyperparathyroidism, and familial isolated hyperparathyroidism.[1]
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of parathyroid cancer are:
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
- Hyperparathyroidism–jaw tumor syndrome
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
Less Common Risk Factors
- Radiation therapy to the head and neck
References
- ↑ Parathyroid cancer. Canadian Cancer Society (2015). http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/parathyroid/parathyroid-cancer/?region=bc Accessed on December 29, 2015
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