Osteitis fibrosa

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Bone tumor

Osteitis fibrosa cystica

Most of the bone problems of osteitis fibrosa are usually reversible with surgery.

Most patients with hyperparathyroidism have no symptoms, and many can be followed with blood tests and bone measurements. Others may need surgery to remove the abnormal parathyroid gland(s).

If surgery is not possible, drugs can sometimes be used to lower calcium levels.

The complications of osteitis fibrosa include bone fractures, pain, and deformities. There may be other problems due to hyperparathyroidism such as kidney stones and kidney failure.

Call your health care provider if you have bone pain, tenderness, or symptoms of hyperparathyroidism.

Review Date: 08/31/2010
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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