Spinal cord compression caused by a brown tumor secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism

Brown tumors (BTs) are rare non-neoplastic lesions that arise secondary to hyperparathyroidism largely involving mandible, ribs, pelvis, and large bones. Spinal involvement is extremely rare and may result in cord compression. A 72-year-old female with the primary hyperparathyroidism developed a tho...

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Published inSurgical neurology international Vol. 14; p. 108
Main Authors Elmi, Saad Moussa, Djimrabeye, Alngar, Makoso, José Dimbi, Hamdaoui, Rayhane
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 2023
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Brown tumor
Spinal cord compression
Primary hyperparathyroidism
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Summary:Brown tumors (BTs) are rare non-neoplastic lesions that arise secondary to hyperparathyroidism largely involving mandible, ribs, pelvis, and large bones. Spinal involvement is extremely rare and may result in cord compression. A 72-year-old female with the primary hyperparathyroidism developed a thoracic spine BT causing T3-T5 spinal cord compression warranting operative decompression. BTs should be included in the differential diagnosis in lytic-expansive lesions involving the spine. For those who develop neurological deficits, surgical decompression may be warranted followed by parathyroidectomy.
ISSN:2229-5097