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16650789

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-12-22
pubmed:abstractText
Brown tumors, or osteoclastomas, are erosive bony lesions arising as a complication of hyperparathyroidism (HPT). In patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), brown tumors are classic skeletal manifestations usually seen in severe forms of secondary HPT. However, involvement of the spine is considered extremely rare. We report a long-term hemodialysis case, in which cauda equina compression developed due to a sacral brown tumor. A decompressive surgery and subtotal parathyroidectomy were indicated to preserve neurologic function, and to ensure remineralization of the lesion. This case illustrates that, though rare, brown tumors should be considered in uremic patients with neurological symptoms. Emergent decompressive surgery is required to remove pressure on neurological structures and to stabilize the spine.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
1778-7254
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
73
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
748-50
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Cauda equina compression revealing brown tumor of the spine in a long-term hemodialysis patient.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, Ibn Rochd University Hospital Center, 20100 Casablanca, Morocco. faissal76@hotmail.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports