Imaging technologies in the differential diagnosis and follow-up of brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism: Case report and review of the literature

Brown tumors are osteolytic lesions associated with hyperparathyroidism (HPT). They may involve various skeletal segments, but rarely the cranio-facial bones. We report a case of young boy swelling jaw secondary to brown tumor presenting as first manifestation primary HPT (PHPT). He was found have located in skull, well. Different imaging technologies were employed for diagnosis and follow-up after parathyroidectomy. enclose review literature on employment such differential lesions. A multidisciplinary approach comprising clinical, laboratory findings is essential PHPT.