What is hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome?
Hyperparathyroidism is the overactivity of the parathyroid gland due to single or multiple tumors located on the parathyroid glands. Benign tumors called fibromas, may accompany hyperparathyroidism, the fibromas are located in the jaw or kidneys.
How do members experience hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome*
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome*
Who has hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 6 |