Multiple Osteosclerotic Lesions: ARare Presentation of Hyperparathyroidism Secondary to Hypovitaminosis D.

2017 
: Hypovitaminosis D is an under-recongnised and important factor responsible for secondary hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism mostly presents with osteolytic lesions, especially in secondary hyperparathyroidism with renal failure. There are some rare presentations of hyperparathyroidism as focal or generalized osteosclerotic lesions. The exact mechanism for the osteosclerosis is still unknown, but there are some theories suggesting an exaggerated response of osteoblasts in response to prolonged osteolytic activity in order to restore bone loss. Here, we report a case of secondary hyperparathyroidism secondary to severe Vitamin D deficiency presented as multiple osteosclerotic lesions.
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