{"id":"cd156391-7b05-476c-88af-4dd577ffa4de","slug":"spinal-cord-compression-caused-by-a-brown-tumor-secondary-to-primary-hyperparathyroidism","title":"Spinal cord compression caused by a brown tumor secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism","authors":["Saad Moussa Elmi","Alngar Djimrabeye","José Dimbi Makoso","Rayhane Hamdaoui"],"abstract":"Background: Brown tumors (BTs) are rare non-neoplastic lesions that arise secondary to hyperparathyroidism largely involving mandible, ribs, pelvis, and large bones. Spinal involvement is extremely rare and may result in cord compression. Case Description: A 72-year-old female with the primary hyperparathyroidism developed a thoracic spine BT causing T3–T5 spinal cord compression warranting operative decompression. Conclusion: BTs should be included in the differential diagnosis in lytic-expansive lesions involving the spine. For those who develop neurological deficits, surgical decompression may be warranted followed by parathyroidectomy.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/cd156391-7b05-476c-88af-4dd577ffa4de/featured/hero-1781560447936.png","publishDate":"2023-03-24T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_92_2023","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/cd156391-7b05-476c-88af-4dd577ffa4de/pdf"}