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 in:	General 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
Language:	English
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 Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
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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