Brown tumours are seen in_____________?

Correct answer: A. Hyperparathyroidism

  • A. Hyperparathyroidism
  • B. Pigmented villonodular synovitis
  • C. Osteomalacia
  • D. Neurofibromatosis

Explanation

Brown tumours are reparative giant-cell lesions caused by marked osteoclastic activity in hyperparathyroidism. They are not true neoplasms and are unrelated to pigmented villonodular synovitis or neurofibromatosis.

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