Computed tomography findings of an unusual maxillary sinus mass: Brown tumor due to tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

ALTAY C., Erdogan N., Eren E., Altay S., Karasu S., Uluç E.

Journal of Clinical Imaging Science, vol.3, no.1, 2013 (Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/2156-7514.122325
  • Journal Name: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Keywords: Brown tumor, computed tomography, hyperprathroidism, maxillary sinus
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Brown tumor is a non-neoplastic bone lesion that develops secondary to hyperparathyroidism and it is very rare in the maxillofacial region. We report the case of a 59-year-old man who presented with pain and a swelling in the left cheek. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an expansile and radioluscent lesion in the left maxillary sinus. Incisional biopsy was performed, and the diagnosis was Brown tumor. Brown tumor must be considered in the differential diagnosis of expansile lesions of maxillary sinus.