Ouafae Hammou1, Hamida Azzouzi2, Linda Ichchou2. 1. Department of Rheumatology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Mohammed I University, Oujda, Morocco. Electronic address: wafakhf@gmail.com. 2. Department of Rheumatology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Mohammed I University, Oujda, Morocco.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: brown tumors (BT) represent the typical non-malignant lesions of hyperparathyroidism. Mandibles, ribs and large bones are the most usual localization of BT. The diagnosis of these tumors requires biological and radiological assessments. Their treatment is essentially based on parathyroidectomy. CASE DESCRIPTION: the present case report describes a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism who developed a cervical BT revealed by slow spinal compression. CONCLUSION: the brown tumor when it is localized at the level of the spine can be life-threatening and must be managed as soon as possible.
BACKGROUND: brown tumors (BT) represent the typical non-malignant lesions of hyperparathyroidism. Mandibles, ribs and large bones are the most usual localization of BT. The diagnosis of these tumors requires biological and radiological assessments. Their treatment is essentially based on parathyroidectomy. CASE DESCRIPTION: the present case report describes a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism who developed a cervical BT revealed by slow spinal compression. CONCLUSION: the brown tumor when it is localized at the level of the spine can be life-threatening and must be managed as soon as possible.