Bilateral maxillary brown tumors in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism: Report of a rare entity and review of literature
2011

Bilateral Maxillary Brown Tumors in a Patient with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Soundarya N, Sharada P, Prakash Nilima, Pradeep GL

Primary Institution: M. R. Ambedkar Dental College

Hypothesis

The study investigates the occurrence of bilateral maxillary brown tumors as a rare presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism.

Conclusion

Bilateral maxillary brown tumors can occur in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, highlighting the need for differential diagnosis.

Supporting Evidence

  • Bilateral maxillary brown tumors are a rare presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism.
  • The patient had a history of swelling in the jaw and finger.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of brown tumor.

Takeaway

A 60-year-old man had unusual tumors in his upper jaw because of a hormone problem that affects his bones.

Methodology

The case involved clinical examination, radiographic analysis, and histopathological evaluation of the lesions.

Limitations

The patient did not undergo further investigations to determine the cause of primary hyperparathyroidism.

Participant Demographics

One 60-year-old male patient.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.4103/0973-029X.80027

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