Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica Research Paper
Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica
A Research Paper on the Disease
Introduction
Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica defined by Medcinenet is “a condition that is associated with excessive parathyroid production (hyperparathyroidism), in which bone tissue becomes soft and deformed.” Several articles will be reviewed in order to form an in-depth understanding of the disease and specific cases studied. Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica(OFC), has existed centuries before it was first discovered in 1931 by a scientist who goes by the name Denninger ("The History of the Parathyroid Glands" 80). Denninger’s studies conducted in Illinois, North America showed that certain bones had specific signs of wear and tear, common in Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica, which at that time did not have …show more content…
The first of the three forms is primary hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or more parathyroid glands produce an excessive amount of parathyroid hormone or PTH (“Hyperparathyroidism”). This overproduction of PTH leads to the deformation and, sometimes, destruction of the affected bones in the human body. Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common of the three forms of OFC ("Hyperparathyroidism"). The second type is secondary hyperparathyroidism; this is similar to above, with the exception of the difference in cause. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is caused by low calcium levels due to kidney, liver, or bowel disease ("Hyperparathyroidism"). This second form of OFC is more severe than the primary form and is the rarest ("A Rare Form of Hyperparathyroidism"). Finally, the last form of OFC is called tertiary hyperparathyroidism, like the first two forms of Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica, it affects the bones in a very similar fashion, but to a much more severe degree. The effects of tertiary hyperparathyroidism become apparent after prolonged secondary hyperparathyroidism ("Hyperparathyroidism"). The factor that differentiates tertiary hyperparathyroidism is that this form acts independently secreting PTH and is caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) as secondary hyperparathyroidism is not …show more content…
This went unnoticed until the patient noticed several chips on teeth and pains in certain parts of the chewing process. The issue was quickly resolved with proper follow-ups and a finalized prognosis of the disease. The patient was suffering from a form of hyperparathyroidism. In the case study, it was unclear what form of hyperparathyroidism the patient had; it was leaning toward primary hyperparathyroidism, but there were some signs secondary hyperparathyroidism. Essentially, the doctor went over some ways to approach this disease, but the best treatment was to perform a surgical removal of the affected parathyroid glands. From the case study report, the recovery from the disease was amazing. The diagnosis was made possible due to the oral complaints the patient was having. This case also showed that oral professionals played a vital role in the success of the patient. Without the help of the oral professionals, this case would have been
A Research Paper on the Disease
Introduction
Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica defined by Medcinenet is “a condition that is associated with excessive parathyroid production (hyperparathyroidism), in which bone tissue becomes soft and deformed.” Several articles will be reviewed in order to form an in-depth understanding of the disease and specific cases studied. Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica(OFC), has existed centuries before it was first discovered in 1931 by a scientist who goes by the name Denninger ("The History of the Parathyroid Glands" 80). Denninger’s studies conducted in Illinois, North America showed that certain bones had specific signs of wear and tear, common in Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica, which at that time did not have …show more content…
The first of the three forms is primary hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or more parathyroid glands produce an excessive amount of parathyroid hormone or PTH (“Hyperparathyroidism”). This overproduction of PTH leads to the deformation and, sometimes, destruction of the affected bones in the human body. Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common of the three forms of OFC ("Hyperparathyroidism"). The second type is secondary hyperparathyroidism; this is similar to above, with the exception of the difference in cause. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is caused by low calcium levels due to kidney, liver, or bowel disease ("Hyperparathyroidism"). This second form of OFC is more severe than the primary form and is the rarest ("A Rare Form of Hyperparathyroidism"). Finally, the last form of OFC is called tertiary hyperparathyroidism, like the first two forms of Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica, it affects the bones in a very similar fashion, but to a much more severe degree. The effects of tertiary hyperparathyroidism become apparent after prolonged secondary hyperparathyroidism ("Hyperparathyroidism"). The factor that differentiates tertiary hyperparathyroidism is that this form acts independently secreting PTH and is caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) as secondary hyperparathyroidism is not …show more content…
This went unnoticed until the patient noticed several chips on teeth and pains in certain parts of the chewing process. The issue was quickly resolved with proper follow-ups and a finalized prognosis of the disease. The patient was suffering from a form of hyperparathyroidism. In the case study, it was unclear what form of hyperparathyroidism the patient had; it was leaning toward primary hyperparathyroidism, but there were some signs secondary hyperparathyroidism. Essentially, the doctor went over some ways to approach this disease, but the best treatment was to perform a surgical removal of the affected parathyroid glands. From the case study report, the recovery from the disease was amazing. The diagnosis was made possible due to the oral complaints the patient was having. This case also showed that oral professionals played a vital role in the success of the patient. Without the help of the oral professionals, this case would have been