Multiple brown tumours of the upper extremity in a patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism as a result of chronic renal failure

Abstract

A man with chronic renal failure was referred to the hand clinic because of massive osteolytic tumours in his right arm. Secondary hyperparathyroidism and brown tumours were suggested, and he was treated by subtotal parathyroidectomy. Rapid reduction of the vast tumours was noted postoperatively.

Key Words::

• Brown tumour
• secondary hyperparathyroidism
• upper extremity

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