Two cases of secondary hyperparathyroidism that showed marked enlargement of jaw bones.

Marked facial enlargement in secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Brown tumours in patients with ESRD represent an extreme form of osteodystrophy. They occur most often in the long bones, ribs and pelvis, but can be found in any bone [1,2]. Clinically significant lesions in the jaws are rare [2]. We report a haemodialysis (HD) patient with a rapidly growing maxillary mass diagnosed as a brown tumour. The case is noteworthy because of the patient’s young age, ...

Primary Hyperparathyroidism Presented as Central Giant Cell Granuloma of Jaw Bones. A Report of Three Cases

Three cases of primary hyperparathyroidism presented as central giant cell granuloma of the jaw bones with various clinical manifestations and systemic background of the patients. Generally the mandible affected more by these lesions in this report two of the cases affect the maxilla, while the third case affects both upper and lower jaws. The diagnosis was confirmed by radiographical and labor...

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM AND PREGNANCY A REVIEW OF TWO CASES

Kidney stones and crushed bones secondary to hyperparathyroidism.

Here we report a 65-year-old woman with multiple brown tumors and renal stones secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism. This case highlights the need for early recognition of parathyroid hyperactivity.

Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome.

BACKGROUND Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor (HPT-JT) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant multiple tumor syndrome characterized by hyperparathyroidism due to single or multiple-gland parathyroid tumor(s). Since it was first described in 1990, the genetics underlying the syndrome have been elucidated and typical clinical presentations are becoming clarified as literature describing this rare entit...