Presentation
Skull mass in a patient with end stage renal disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Brown tumor - skull
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The left parietal bone has a focal expansion with central lucency and partial mineralization. There is no periosteal reaction or convincing soft tissue component. Numerous other small lucencies are scattered throughout the skull.
Case Discussion
The findings in a patient with end stage renal disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism are compatible with brown tumor.