"Brown tumor" of the maxilla

Pediatr Radiol. 1992;22(2):142-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02011319.

Abstract

A case of brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism in a young girl with a long history of chronic renal failure and hemodialysis therapy is reported. The diagnosis can be reached with the aid of the classic skeletal radiological sign which address the evaluation of both CT and MR imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Giant Cell Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Giant Cell Tumors / etiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / etiology
  • Renal Dialysis