Maxillary Brown Tumor Unveiling Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Rare Diagnostic Challenge
Maxillary brown tumors are rare and may mimic malignant or odontogenic lesions, posing a diagnostic challenge. This case highlights that isolated facial swelling may be the first manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism and underscores the importance of biochemical screening to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery.
Authors
- Sundas Masood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9184-9882)
- Haitham Akaash
- Abdur Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1510-0939)
- Rahmat Gul Omarzai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9830-5649)
- Javeria Awan
Institutions
- Rawalpindi Medical University (PK)
- Benazir Bhutto Hospital (PK)
- Nangarhar University (AF)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72041
- Primary Topic
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00