title: Maxillary tumour as first sign of endocrine abnormality: A report of a rare case.
abstract: Brown tumour is a non-neoplastic giant cell lesion resulting as a complication of hyperparathyroidism (HPT). HPT usually results from increased secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). We present a rare case of brown tumour of anterior maxilla presenting as a first sign of previously undiagnosed secondary HPT, to emphasise that giant cell lesions of jaw bones should routinely be screened for PTH levels to rule out underlying endocrine abnormalities and oral manifestation is the earliest manifestation of many systemic diseases and careful evaluation of oral cavity by physician gives information to underlying systemic pathology.
authors: Department of Oral Pathology, Chadalawada Krishnamurthy Srinivasa Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors: Prasanth
authors: P
authors: Thankappan
authors: Department of Oral Pathology, Chadalawada Krishnamurthy Srinivasa Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors: Naga Sirisha
authors: NS
authors: Chundru
authors: Department of Oral Pathology, Chadalawada Krishnamurthy Srinivasa Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors: Rajesh
authors: R
authors: Amudala
authors: Department of Oral Pathology, Chadalawada Krishnamurthy Srinivasa Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors: Anitha
authors: A
authors: Kuppusamy
keywords: Brown tumour; maxillary tumour; parathyroid hormone; secondary hyperparathyroidism
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