A 22-year-old student is scheduled to undergo parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism associated with familial multiglandular syndrome. His sister developed peptic ulcer disease secondary to a Zollinger-Ellison (hypergastrinemia) 22 tumor of the pancreas. On examination, a swelling was noted over the posterior aspect of the patient’s fifth rib. What is the most likely finding?
A 22-year-old student is scheduled to undergo parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism associated with familial multiglandular syndrome. His sister developed peptic ulcer disease secondary to a Zollinger-Ellison (hypergastrinemia) 22 tumor of the pancreas. On examination, a swelling was noted over the posterior aspect of the patient’s fifth rib. What is the most likely finding?
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A 22-year-old student is scheduled to undergo parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism associated with familial multiglandular syndrome. His sister developed peptic ulcer disease secondary to a Zollinger-Ellison (hypergastrinemia) 22 tumor of the pancreas. On examination, a swelling was noted over the posterior aspect of the patient's fifth rib. What is the most likely finding?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Osteitis fibrosa cystica (brown tumor) and subperiosteal resorption of the phalanges
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