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Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica: The Hideous Face of Hyperparathyroidism

Authors: Jaouahar, Ahmed Amine; Chakib, Mehdi; Maoujoud, Omar; Asserraji, Mohammed; Zemraoui, Nadir;

Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica: The Hideous Face of Hyperparathyroidism

Abstract

Osteitis fibrosa cystica (OFC), the skeletal scourge of advanced hyperparathyroidism, unveils itself as a relentless destroyer of bone architecture, leaving behind a landscape of fragility and deformity. In the shadow of chronic kidney disease, where mineral imbalances reign, this rare but devastating entity emerges as a silent tormentor. We present the case of a hemodialysis patient who fell victim to this sinister complication, manifesting with excruciating bone pain, pathological fractures, and radiographic and histological evidence of cystic osteolytic lesions. Biological assessments revealed strikingly elevated parathormone levels, a hallmark of severely unbalanced parathyroid overactivity, fueling the relentless skeletal destruction. A technetium (99mTc) Sestamibi parathyroid scan was performed, showing a parathyroid adenoma and thus confirming tertiary hyperparathyroidism as the underlying cause. This case underscores the urgent need for early recognition, a vigilant therapeutic strategy, and potential parathyroidectomy to halt the merciless grip of OFC, a true testament to the havoc that dysregulated calcium-phosphorus metabolism can wreak on the human frame.

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