Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia of the mandible and bony nasal septum with intracranial expansion

We report a rare case of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia of the mandible and the ethmoid bone including nasal bony septum with intracranial expansion, and include a review of the literature. The tumour was successfully resected using a combined transnasal and craniotomy approach. Fibrous dysplasia is a rare benign tumour in the head and neck region, which often limits its growth during the follow-up period. Careful monitoring of the patient is necessary because in some rare cases there can be severe symptoms due to the growth of the tumour, which are indications of immediate surgery in the head and neck region.

Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - February 14, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research