Oral Manifestations established the Diagnosis of Hyperparathyroidism: A Rare Case Report

Oral Manifestations established the Diagnosis of Hyperparathyroidism: A Rare Case Report

A case of primary hyperparathyroidism is presented in a patient who reported to our OPD with the complaint of multiple central giant cell granulomas involving the upper and lower jaw. Such rare systemic conditions manifesting in the oral cavity pose a great challenge to diagnosis by the oral physici...

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Main Authors: P V Wanzari, Arati Chaudhary, Vanaja Reddy, Pratiksha Hada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Subjects:
Central giant cell granuloma
Jaw lesions
Parathyroid adenoma
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2011;volume=23;issue=2;spage=155;epage=158;aulast=Wanzari;type=0
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Summary:A case of primary hyperparathyroidism is presented in a patient who reported to our OPD with the complaint of multiple central giant cell granulomas involving the upper and lower jaw. Such rare systemic conditions manifesting in the oral cavity pose a great challenge to diagnosis by the oral physician. However, a thorough clinical, radiological, histpathological and specialized imaging modalities are a key to its successful diagnosis, as was done in our case.
ISSN:0972-1363
0975-1572

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