Primary hyperparathyroidism with rare presentation as multiple brown tumours

Clin Pract. 2012 Apr 30;2(2):e48. doi: 10.4081/cp.2012.e48. eCollection 2012 Mar 30.

Abstract

We present a case of primary hyperparathyroidism with an uncommon presentation as multiple brown tumours, which may easily be mistaken for a primary bone neoplasm. A brief literature review and its clinical and surgical management are also discussed here.

Keywords: brown tumour; hyperparathyroidism; osteitis fibrosa cystica; parathyroidectomy..

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  • Case Reports