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ArticleInternational medical case reports journal2024

A Rare Manifestation of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Due to Brown Tumors: A Case Report.

Maria Boudina, Eleana Zisimopoulou, Pantelitsa Rakitzi, Sotirios Barbanis, Eleni Syndouka, Chrysanthi Zouli, Aimilia Fotiadou, Mariana Stamati Stamati, Chrysanthi Balodimou, George Christantoniou and 1 more

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Article in International medical case reports journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Maria BoudinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0009-0007-3928-1099
Eleana ZisimopoulouDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Pantelitsa RakitziDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Sotirios BarbanisDepartment of Pathology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Eleni SyndoukaDepartment of Radiology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Chrysanthi ZouliDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Aimilia FotiadouDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Mariana Stamati StamatiDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Chrysanthi BalodimouDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
George ChristantoniouDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Alexandra ChrisoulidouDepartment of Endocrinology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Theageneio General Hospital · GR

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Abstract

Purpose: Brown tumors, also known as cystic fibrosa, are rare, benign, osteolytic, fibrotic lesions of the bones that occur secondary to hyperparathyroidism. They are caused by increased osteoclastic activity leading to an abnormal bone metabolism. Case Description: Here, we present the case of a 58-year-old male, who presented with painful bony lesions, initially attributed to metastatic disease. After biochemical workout, imaging and biopsy, the nature of the lesions was revealed. We discuss the differential diagnosis and clinical management of the disease. Conclusion: Patients with brown tumors should be assessed in the differential diagnosis of bony lesions and should always be tested for hyperparathyroidism. An early diagnosis is crucial for the successful treatment of such patients.

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brown tumorcase reportchronic kidney diseasehyperparathyroidism

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