Maxillary tumour as first sign of endocrine abnormality: A report of a rare case |
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Authors: | Prasanth Thankappan Naga Sirisha Chundru Rajesh Amudala Anitha Kuppusamy |
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Institution: | Department of Oral Pathology, Chadalawada Krishnamurthy Srinivasa Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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Abstract: | Brown tumour is a non-neoplastic giant cell lesion resulting as a complication of hyperparathyroidism (HPT). HPT usually results from increased secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). We present a rare case of brown tumour of anterior maxilla presenting as a first sign of previously undiagnosed secondary HPT, to emphasise that giant cell lesions of jaw bones should routinely be screened for PTH levels to rule out underlying endocrine abnormalities and oral manifestation is the earliest manifestation of many systemic diseases and careful evaluation of oral cavity by physician gives information to underlying systemic pathology. |
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Keywords: | Brown tumour maxillary tumour parathyroid hormone secondary hyperparathyroidism |
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