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.

Brown Tumor Secondary to Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report

“…Clinically, brown tumors manifest themselves as localized palpable, tender, and hard masses usually in the mandible, sternum, ribs, pelvis, and long bones [8]. Additionally, patients usually complain of other symptoms secondary to hypercalcemia; like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, renal stones, and fatigue [9].…”

Brown tumor of the cervical spine in a patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism: A case report

“…The most usual localization of BT is in mandible, ribs and large bones, are very rare in the spine, and in cervical spine there are few cases reported in literature [ [2] , [3] , [4] ]. To date there are only 11 cases of cervical BT reported globally [ 2 , 5 ].…”