Secondary hyperparathyroidism by renal osteodystrophy: orofacial manifestations

Renal osteodystrophy is a term that encompasses complications of bone metabolism associated with chronic kidney disease. Progressive loss of renal function raises parathyroid hormone levels (PTH) favor high bone turnover and skeletal manifestations. The clinic condition is a diagnostic and management challenge. A 37-year-old man, chronic renal, was referred by endocrinologist for evaluation of expansive gingiva lesion, present for 3 months, with a histopathological diagnosis suggestive of osteosarcoma.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: 20190721 Source Type: research