Paraplegia caused by brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism
- 1 September 1989
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 71 (3), 446-448
- https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.1989.71.3.0446
Abstract
✓ A brown tumor is a secondary disorder of bone associated with hyperparathyroidism that arises predominantly in the metacarpals, phalanges, jaw, pelvis, or femur. Rarely does this tumor involve the spine. The authors describe a case of brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism, causing spinal cord compression. The first step in diagnosing this lesion in an unusual site is a high index of suspicion. Essentially, this tumor is benign but emergency surgery for tumor removal is recommended in patients showing acute spinal cord compression.Keywords
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