Brown tumors developing in renal transplant recipients with persistent hyperparathyroidism: two case reports and review of literature

Clin Nephrol. 2004 Apr;61(4):289-94. doi: 10.5414/cnp61289.

Abstract

Background: Brown tumors, evidence for severe hyperparathyroidism, are rare in end-stage renal disease, and are distinctly uncommon in patients with a functioning renal transplant.

Case reports: We report two cases of brown tumors developing after renal transplantation, and discuss their presentation and treatment. We review the literature.

Conclusions: We suggest that persistent hyperparathyroidism post-renal transplant requires aggressive intervention to avoid significant consequences.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / complications*
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Bone and Bones / pathology
  • Female
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / complications*
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / complications*
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / diagnosis
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis