Primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as a giant cell tumor of the jaws.
OBJECTIVE: Giant cell tumors of the maxillofacial skeleton are uncommon, they are usually late manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism. A series of five clinical cases in four women and one man presenting as the giant cell lesions in the maxilla and/or mandible are discussed.
METHODS: Biopsy of the lesions, .....