Brown tumors of the femur and pelvis secondary to a parathyroid carcinoma: Report of one case
Brown tumors result from excess osteoclast activity and consist of collections of osteoclasts intermixed with fibrous tissue and poorly mineralized woven bone. They are secondary to hyperparathyroidism (HPT). Their incidence is higher in primary than in secondary hyperparathyroidism. We report a 69...
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Sociedad Médica de Santiago
2014
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