Primary Hyperparathyroidism–Related Brown Tumors Mimicking Other Giant Cell–Containing Skeletal Tumors: Role of Correlative Imaging in Diagnosis

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Asim Kumar Bag¹  Janis P. O’Malley¹  Fathima Fijula Palot Manzil¹  Pradeep Bhambhvani¹  Shree Krishna Subedi¹  Surjith Vattoth¹ 

关键词: bone;    correlative imaging;    endocrinology;    brown tumor;    giant cell;    hyperparathyroidism;   

DOI  :  10.2967/jnmt.112.115204

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Society of Nuclear Medicine

【 摘 要 】

A patient initially suspected of having a giant cell granuloma was subsequently foundthrough additional imaging with 99mTc-sestamibi and ultrasoundto have osteolytic brown tumors caused by a parathyroid adenoma. Brown tumors that relate to primary hyperparathyroidism may mimic other skeletal tumors that contain giant cells, presenting difficulty with accurate diagnosis. Correlative imaging can have a valuable role in such cases, potentially avoiding the extensive work-up usually done for suspected bone metastases.

【 授权许可】

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