Brown tumor of the mandible associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism: a case report and review of the literature

Brown tumors are rare lesions that can develop in persistent cases of hyperparathyroidism (HPT). Therefore, identification of these lesions by diagnostic imaging is important during the follow-up of patients with HPT. This report describes a 45-year-old woman who developed HPT-induced brown tumors t...

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Published inGeneral dentistry Vol. 54; no. 5; p. 341
Main Authors Prado, Fabio Ornellas, Rosales, Ana Carolina de Mesquita Netto, Rodrigues, Cibele Isaac Saad, Coletta, Ricardo D, Lopes, Marcio Ajudarte
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2006
Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Giant Cell Tumor of Bone - blood
Giant Cell Tumor of Bone - diagnostic imaging
Giant Cell Tumor of Bone - etiology
Giant Cell Tumor of Bone - pathology
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary - blood
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary - complications
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary - etiology
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary - pathology
Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications
Mandibular Neoplasms - blood
Mandibular Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Mandibular Neoplasms - etiology
Mandibular Neoplasms - pathology
Middle Aged
Radionuclide Imaging
Radiopharmaceuticals
Renal Dialysis - adverse effects
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Summary:Brown tumors are rare lesions that can develop in persistent cases of hyperparathyroidism (HPT). Therefore, identification of these lesions by diagnostic imaging is important during the follow-up of patients with HPT. This report describes a 45-year-old woman who developed HPT-induced brown tumors that appeared initially as an oral lesion. The diagnosis, treatment, and control of the disease--as well as the histopathological characteristics--are emphasized.
ISSN:0363-6771