Pathology · single question
What condition presents with symptoms such as hyperparathyroidism, brown tumor, cherubism, fatigue, and bears resemblance to giant cell tumors?
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Correct answer: A. Hyperthyroidism
HYPERPARATHYROIDISM is the correct answer (note: this should be hyperparathyroidism in the answer, not hyperthyroidism). Brown tumors are a hallmark of hyperparathyroidism — they are osteolytic lesions caused by increased osteoclast activity driven by excess PTH. They look like giant cell lesions histologically. Cherubism is a separate entity but relates to similar giant cell pathology. Hypoparathyroidism (B) causes LOW calcium. Osteoporosis (C) and Paget's (D) don't cause brown tumors. The answer is hyperparathyroidism (closest to A in context).