Brown tumors mimicking multiple myeloma: A case report
Andrés Felipe Herrera Ortiz1,2, Laura Olarte3, Valeria Del Castillo1,2
1Radiology, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia.
Radiology Case Reports
|December 3, 2024
Summary
Brown tumors (BT) are rare bone lesions that can mimic multiple myeloma on imaging. This case highlights diagnostic challenges and emphasizes differentiating BT from other lytic bone conditions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Brown tumors (BT) are uncommon reactive bone lesions.
- They are associated with hyperparathyroidism.
- BT can be misdiagnosed due to imaging overlap with multiple myeloma and lytic metastases.
