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  • Title: Paraplegia caused by brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism. Case report.
    Author: Yokota N, Kuribayashi T, Nagamine M, Tanaka M, Matsukura S, Wakisaka S.
    Journal: J Neurosurg; 1989 Sep; 71(3):446-8. PubMed ID: 2769396.
    Abstract:
    A brown tumor is a secondary disorder of bone associated with hyperparathyroidism that arises predominantly in the metacarpals, phalanges, jaw, pelvis, or femur. Rarely does this tumor involve the spine. The authors describe a case of brown tumor in primary hyperparathyroidism, causing spinal cord compression. The first step in diagnosing this lesion in an unusual site is a high index of suspicion. Essentially, this tumor is benign but emergency surgery for tumor removal is recommended in patients showing acute spinal cord compression.
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