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Oncogenic osteomalacia.

J McClure, P S Smith

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    A vascular tumor caused severe osteomalacia and hypophosphatemia in a 60-year-old woman. Surgical removal of the tumor resolved the condition, highlighting the link between mesenchymal tumors and these bone disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Osteomalacia is a bone disorder characterized by inadequate mineralization.
    • Hypophosphatemia is a condition of low serum phosphate levels.
    • Vascular mesenchymal tumors can occur in various locations.

    Observation:

    • A 60-year-old woman presented with severe osteomalacia and hypophosphatemia.
    • A lytic lesion in her femur was identified as a vascular tumor.
    • Tumor removal led to immediate symptom improvement and normalized phosphate levels.

    Findings:

    • The patient experienced recurrence of both the syndrome and the tumor.
    • Morphological examination revealed the tumor resembled a haemangiopericytoma.
    • Published reports indicate a strong association between vascular mesenchymal tumors and similar clinical presentations.

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    Implications:

    • This case underscores the paraneoplastic potential of vascular mesenchymal tumors.
    • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing tumor-induced osteomalacia.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis of these rare associations is warranted.