An unusual case of brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism associated with ectopic parathyroid adenoma

ABSTRACT Brown tumor is a giant cell lesion associated with hyperparathyroidism. It is a non-neoplastic condition and represents terminal stage of the remodeling process in hyperparathyroid state. We report a case of brown tumor with multiple lesions in craniofacial region associated with ectopic pa...

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Published in:European journal of dentistry 2013-10, Vol.7 (4), p.500-503
Main Authors: Mohan, Mathan, Neelakandan, Ravana Sundaram, Siddharth, D., Sharma, Ravi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Head and neck tumors
Hyperparathyroidism
Physiological aspects
Thyroxine
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Summary:ABSTRACT Brown tumor is a giant cell lesion associated with hyperparathyroidism. It is a non-neoplastic condition and represents terminal stage of the remodeling process in hyperparathyroid state. We report a case of brown tumor with multiple lesions in craniofacial region associated with ectopic parathyroid adenoma revealed after acute L-thyroxine poisoning. This case report emphasizes on the need for routine biochemical investigations along with serum calcium, phosphorus and parathyroid hormone levels in patients on thyroxine therapy.
ISSN:1305-7456
1305-7464
DOI:10.4103/1305-7456.120657