[PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM PRESENTING AS BROWN TUMOR].

INTRODUCTION: Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) may lead to the formation of osteolytic lesions with giant granulomas. Giant cell lesions associated with HPT are known as brown tumor and represent an end stage complication of HPT. Brown tumors affect the mandible, clavicles, ribs and pelvis. Maxillary involvement is rare. We present two cases of brown tumor: the first is a case of primary HPT involving the maxilla and the second case is secondary HPT involving the mandible. Differential diagnosis, work up and methods of management of the jaw lesions are discussed.