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Qiang Yang¹, Peng Sun, Jianmin Li

¹*Orthopaedic Department, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China; #Department of Intervention Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences.

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Osteitis fibrosa cystica (OFC), a rare bone disorder from excess parathyroid hormone, is often misdiagnosed. Prompt diagnosis and parathyroidectomy are key, with orthopedic surgery reserved for specific cases to prevent overtreatment.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Orthopedics
Pathology

Background:

Osteitis fibrosa cystica (OFC) is a rare skeletal disorder resulting from excess parathyroid hormone.
It is frequently misdiagnosed as a neoplasm, leading to potential overtreatment.
Understanding diagnostic and treatment protocols is crucial, particularly for orthopedic surgery indications.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize diagnostic procedures and treatment protocols for Osteitis fibrosa cystica (OFC).
To clarify indications for orthopedic surgery in OFC patients.
To prevent overtreatment of OFC.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of eight patients with OFC due to primary hyperparathyroidism.
Analysis of clinical manifestations, biochemical and radiographic findings, surgical interventions, and prognoses.
Inclusion of bone biopsies to rule out malignant tumors.

Main Results:

Patients presented with bone pain or fractures after mild trauma.
Biochemical screening confirmed hypercalcemia and elevated parathyroid hormone levels.
Parathyroidectomy led to spontaneous regression of bone disease; orthopedic surgery was performed in four cases.

Conclusions:

OFC diagnosis is challenging due to lack of radiological and histologic specificity.
Correct diagnosis requires integrating clinical, biochemical, radiographic, and biopsy data.
Parathyroidectomy is effective; orthopedic surgery is sometimes necessary but requires strict indication control to avoid overtreatment.