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An unusual case of brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism associated with ectopic parathyroid adenoma
Mathan Mohan1, Ravana Sundaram Neelakandan1, D Siddharth1
1Department of Surgical Oncology, New Hope Medical Centre, Kilpauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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.
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