Multiple brown tumors with primary hyperparathyroidism mimicking bone metastases [1]
Quy Xuan Ngo, Duy Quoc Ngo, Toan Duc Tran, Duong The Le, Giap N. Hoang, Quang Van Le
Abstract
Multiple osteolytic lesions are usually associated with bone metastasis. However, brown tumor should also be included in the differential diagnosis. Brown tumor is a rare benign lesions in skeletal system, encountered in patients with uncontrolled primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism. In our case report, we present a 35-year-old female with multifocal brown tumor that difficultiy in differential diagnosis of metastasis of malignant parathyroid. Additionally, the treatment and follow up after parathyroidectomy are also emphasized. METHODS: The SCARE 2020 Guideline [1].
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBrown tumorPrimary hyperparathyroidismDifferential diagnosisOsteitis fibrosa cysticaHyperparathyroidismParathyroidectomyGuidelineMetastasisBone metastasisPrimary tumorPathologySecondary hyperparathyroidismSurgeryCancerParathyroid hormoneInternal medicineCalciumBone health and treatmentsCancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedical Imaging and Pathology Studies