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Oncogenous osteomalacia.

Soumitra Ghosh1, Ramanuj Sinha, Ranjana Bandyopadhyay

  • 1Department of Pathology, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
|October 21, 2009
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Summary

Oncogenous osteomalacia, a rare tumor-induced condition, caused severe bone softening unresponsive to treatment. Surgical removal of a sinonasal hemangiopericytoma led to rapid symptom resolution.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Oncogenous osteomalacia is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome characterized by renal phosphate wasting.
  • It is frequently linked to mesenchymal tumors, often benign and highly vascular.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old male presented with severe osteomalacia refractory to conventional treatments.
  • Diagnostic delay of two years preceded the identification of the underlying cause.

Findings:

  • A sinonasal hemangiopericytoma was diagnosed as the causative agent of oncogenous osteomalacia.
  • Complete surgical excision of the tumor resulted in swift and significant symptomatic improvement.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare paraneoplastic syndromes in refractory osteomalacia.

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  • Prompt surgical intervention for causative tumors can effectively reverse oncogenous osteomalacia.
  • Highlights the diagnostic challenge and successful management of a rare paraneoplastic condition.