Abstract

GALLANA ALVAREZ, S. et al. Maxillary brown tumor: A diagnostic tool for primary hyperparathyroidism. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2005, vol.27, n.4, pp.225-230. ISSN 2173-9161.

The primary hyperparathyroidism is a generalized disorder of the osseous metabolism, caused by hypersecretion of PTH. Hyperparathyroidism has a multiple etiology. In its primary form, the hypersecretion of the hormone is caused by the gland itself, the commonest reason being parathyroid adenoma. The treatment of first choice for brown tumor is the parathyroidectomy because the normalization of parathyroid function should lead to a reduction in size or disappearance of the tumor. We present a case of the brown tumor in the mandible and primary hyperparathyroidism in whom the tumor enlarged after removal of parathyroid adenoma. Upon presentation of this report, our aim is to bring forward the significance oral manifestations of systemic pathology has for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Keywords : Hyperparathyroidism; Brown tumor; Maxilla.

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