Primary hyperparathyroidism with rare presentation as multiple brown tumours

Abstract

We present a case of primary hyperparathyroidism with an uncommon presentation as multiple brown tumours, which may easily be mistaken for a primary bone neoplasm. A brief literature review and its clinical and surgical management are also discussed here.

Keywords

• hyperparathyroidism
• brown tumour
• osteitis fibrosa cystica
• parathyroidectomy.