Fluorosis-induced hyperparathyroidism mimicking a giant-cell tumour of the femur

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2004 May;86(4):594-6.

Abstract

We report the case of a young woman who, over a period of five years was diagnosed and treated for a giant-cell tumour of bone, osteomalacia and fluorosis. A review of the literature revealed a correlation between these three diagnoses, the primary pathology being fluorosis and the remaining symptoms being secondary manifestations. It is important to be aware of this association, especially in regions with endemic skeletal fluorosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Femoral Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Fluoride Poisoning / complications
  • Fluoride Poisoning / diagnosis*
  • Giant Cell Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / etiology*
  • Osteomalacia / diagnosis*
  • Osteomalacia / etiology