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Maxillary and temporal fibrous dysplasia: three cases
A F Kiroğlu1, K Yuca, H Cankaya
1Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Van, Turkey. fkiroglu@email.com
B-ENT
|January 25, 2006
Summary
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a rare bone condition. Early recognition of symptoms like ear canal narrowing and facial enlargement is key for timely diagnosis and effective treatment with minimal surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a benign bone lesion of unknown etiology.
- It is characterized by slow progression and expansile growth.
Observation:
- This report details three cases of monostotic fibrous dysplasia.
- Two cases involved the maxillary sinus, and one affected the temporal bone.
- Patients experienced diagnostic delays averaging three years.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans proved definitive for diagnosis and follow-up.
- Limited surgical interventions successfully alleviated symptoms, including facial deformity.
- Patients remained asymptomatic with no recurrence for up to two years post-surgery.
Implications:
- Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for FD.
- Key indicators include auditory canal stenosis and progressive facial enlargement.
- Conservative surgical management is the recommended treatment approach for symptomatic relief.