title: Brown tumor and staghorn calculi in primary hyperparathyroidism.
abstract: A case of primary hyperparathyroidism with bilateral renal staghorn calculi and brown tumor right thumb is reported in these images, along with the appropriate sequential management. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)was done after management of hypercalcemia and after parathyroidectomy. This case highlights the need for urologists and general practitioners to have a holistic approach in patient management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore Town, Tamil Nadu, India. arunjpg@gmail.com
authors.forename: Arun Jacob
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Philip George
authors.forename: John S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Banerji
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000150:complications; D049950:Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging