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brown tumor Osteitis fibrosa cystica Nephrology A hyperparathyroidism-induced tumor-like mass of bony tissue characterized by fibrosis, cyst formation, marked osteoclastic resorption, multinucleated giant cells, and hemosiderin–which
imparts the brown color deposits and rounded, cyst-like radiologic defects; BTs also occur in 2º hyperparathyroidism and may be the first sign of renal osteodystrophy in Pts with ESRD who are kept alive by renal dialysis, and have enough time
to develop the osseous reaction. See End-stage renal disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We report a case of brown tumor of the right nasal fossa in a 71-year-old woman. According to Lessa and his colleagues, brown tumor can sometimes appear: Fibro-osseous and giant cell lesions, including brown tumor of the mandible, maxilla, and other |
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