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Hyperparathyroidism presenting as a large bone tumour. A case report.

T S Jap1, L T Ho, C Y Chang

  • 1Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Republic of China.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|April 15, 1989
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A parathyroid adenoma caused severe hypercalcaemia in a 59-year-old man, leading to a bone tumor and neck mass. Histology confirmed the parathyroid adenoma and a brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Parathyroid adenomas are benign tumors that can cause hormonal imbalances.
  • Hyperparathyroidism, often due to adenomas, leads to elevated calcium levels.
  • Bone tumors and masses can be manifestations of underlying endocrine disorders.

Observation:

  • A 59-year-old male presented with an expansile bone tumor on the left elbow and a neck mass.
  • Clinical presentation included severe hypercalcaemia.
  • The patient had a palpable mass in the right side of the neck.

Findings:

  • Histological examination of the neck mass confirmed a parathyroid adenoma.
  • Bone biopsy of the elbow lesion revealed a 'brown tumor'.
  • The findings were consistent with hyperparathyroid bone disease.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering endocrine disorders in patients with bone tumors and hypercalcaemia.
  • Parathyroid adenoma can present with significant skeletal manifestations.
  • Early diagnosis and management of hyperparathyroidism are crucial to prevent skeletal complications.