Brown tumor of the rib as a first presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism: Report of three cases and literature review

Thoracic Cancer

Jie Zhang³  Hao Wang¹  Weijun Tian²  Qing He¹ 

[1] Department of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China;Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China;Department of Ultrasonography, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China

关键词: Brown tumor;    hyperparathyroidism;    ribs;    ultrasonography;   

DOI  :  10.1111/1759-7714.12045

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Abstract

A brown tumor is a non-neoplasm mainly caused by hyperparathyroidism. It often occurs in the pelvis, ribs, long bone shaft, clavicle, and jaw. We introduce three cases of primary hyperparathyroidism, with the first symptom of brown tumor of the ribs, and discuss the image characteristics within the literature. We then propose the value of ultrasound in the diagnosis of brown tumor.

【 授权许可】

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