Macrognathia of renal osteodystrophy in a dialysis patient. Report of a case

A case of macrognathia secondary to renal osteodystrophy in a dialysis patient is presented. The case reviewed demonstrates a variety of radiographic and histopathologic features, some of which resemble fibrous dysplasia and others suggestive of Paget's disease of bone. This article contains diagnostic criteria for differentiating renal osteodystrophy from similar fibro-osseous diseases. There is a discussion of the underlying cause and appropriate therapeutic interventions of renal osteodystrophy.