Revista de oncología ortopédica

Abstracto

Brown Tumor: Simulation of Bone Metastases due to Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Xing Yue

Bone metastasis is typically associated with multiple osteolytic lesions. However, brown tumor ought to be included in the list of possibilities. In patients with uncontrolled primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, brown tumors are uncommon benign lesions of the skeletal system. For our situation report, we present a 35-year-old female with multifocal earthy colored cancer that difficultiy in differential determination of metastasis of threatening parathyroid. Following a parathyroidectomy, treatment and follow-up are also emphasized.