Monostotic Fibrous Dysplasia of Maxilla: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Fibrous Dysplasia is a non-neoplastic developmental disease of bone, which manifest as a defect in osteoblastic differentiation and maturation. It represents with three forms namely monostotic (single bone involvement), polyostotic (multiple bone involvement) and craniofacial forms. Maxilla is affected most commonly twice as mandible, in the posterior region. This paper describes a case of 18 years old male who presented with swelling on right middle third of the face and intraoral swelling on right posterior maxilla since one year. The diagnosis was based on clinico-radiological and histopathological investigations. The appropriate management was done and he is under followup without any recurrence
Authors and Affiliations
Kotya Naik Maloth, Navadeepak Korvipati, Kesidi. Sunitha, Mithare Sagmesh
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