Complex spinal fixation of a cervical vertebra Brown tumour: report of an unusual case

Abstract

Brown tumours affecting the cervical spine are a rare but recognised complication of renal failure-related secondary hyperparathyroidism. We present a case of a 26 year-old female with radiculopathy who was managed successfully with 360° cervical spine fixation and parathyroidectomy.

Keywords:

• Spine
• cervical spine
• spinal tumour
• vertebra

Acknowledgements

The authors thank Dr Javed Wazir for additional histopathology reporting.

Disclosure statement

The authors disclose no conflicts of interest in submitting this manuscript.