Maxillary tumour-induced osteomalacia

Tumour-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare paraneoplastic form of renal phosphate wasting that results in severe hypophosphatemia, defective vitamin D metabolism, and osteomalacia. In the case reported here, maxillary TIO was not diagnosed for 6years, although initial complaints were reported when the patient was 12years old. Meanwhile she suffered from profound growth limitation, pain, weakness, and spontaneous multiple bone fractures, culminating in complete loss of ambulatory ability and severe limitation in daily activities.

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