Paraplegia caused by brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism. Case report

A brown tumor is a secondary disorder of bone associated with hyperparathyroidism that arises predominantly in the metacarpals, phalanges, jaw, pelvis, or femur. Rarely does this tumor involve the spine. The authors describe a case of brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism, causing spinal cord c...

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Published inJournal of neurosurgery Vol. 71; no. 3; p. 446
Main Authors Yokota, N, Kuribayashi, T, Nagamine, M, Tanaka, M, Matsukura, S, Wakisaka, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1989
Subjects
Bone Diseases - complications
Bone Diseases - etiology
Bone Diseases - pathology
Female
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism - complications
Middle Aged
Myelography
Paraplegia - etiology
Spinal Cord Compression - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Cord Compression - etiology
Spinal Cord Compression - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A brown tumor is a secondary disorder of bone associated with hyperparathyroidism that arises predominantly in the metacarpals, phalanges, jaw, pelvis, or femur. Rarely does this tumor involve the spine. The authors describe a case of brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism, causing spinal cord compression. The first step in diagnosing this lesion in an unusual site is a high index of suspicion. Essentially, this tumor is benign but emergency surgery for tumor removal is recommended in patients showing acute spinal cord compression.
ISSN:0022-3085
DOI:10.3171/jns.1989.71.3.0446