Fibrous dysplasia masquerading as chronic maxillary sinusitis

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pathology
• Radiology

Background:

• Fibrous dysplasia is a rare, idiopathic bone disease.
• Monostotic fibrous dysplasia affects a single bone, commonly the maxilla in the craniofacial region.
• Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia can manifest as facial deformity or chronic maxillary sinusitis.

Observation:

• The maxilla is the most frequently affected facial bone in fibrous dysplasia.
• Clinical presentation often includes facial deformity, with or without pain.
• Some cases mimic chronic maxillary sinusitis.

Findings:

• Review of clinical, radiologic, and histologic findings in fibrous dysplasia.
• Discussion of differential diagnosis for craniofacial bone lesions.
• Overview of current treatment strategies for fibrous dysplasia.

Implications:

• Improved understanding of fibrous dysplasia presentation.
• Enhanced diagnostic accuracy for craniofacial bone abnormalities.
• Guidance for effective management of fibrous dysplasia affecting the maxilla.