Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2009 Jul;52(7):612-615. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.7.612.

A Case of Brown Tumor of the Hard Palate in Association with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

• Chun BJ
• Lee MH
• Noh HI
• Park YJ

• KMID: 2074143
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.7.612

Abstract

Brown tumor, also referred as "Oteitis fibrosa cystica," is a focal lesion found within the areas of bone resorption as a result of diffused resorptive process of the bone resulting from hyperparathyroidism. Brown tumors are nonneoplastic tumors of multinucleated giant cells and fibrocellular proliferation. Brown tumors as a part of primary hyperparathyroidism are commonly multiple and occur in the ribs, clavicle, and pelvic girdle. However, brown tumor on the hard palate is extremely rare. We recently experienced a case of a 39-year old female patient with palatal brown tumor. We present this case of brown tumor that occurred after primary hyperparathyroidism with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Brown tumor; Primary hyperparathyroidism; Hard palate

MeSH Terms

Bone Resorption
Clavicle
Female
Giant Cells
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
Palate, Hard
Ribs