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I have Fibrous Dysplasia myself . It is not painful or deadly its just extra fiber i guess you could say, around you mouth mine is at my right cheek bone sorta under my eye but its not that big.
Fibrous Dysplasia is a disease of the bone which gets replaced by fibrous tissue causing bone pain, swelling, deformity and can cause fractures. The exact cause is not known.
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Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia how to treat?
Please could you let me know what is the best way to treat (and where in the world) polyostotic fibrous dysplasia? Thank you : Ffion Moyle
What are the symptoms of fibrous dysplasia?
Fibrous Dysplasia symptoms include bone sores, multiple or repetitive fractures, bone deformity, benign tumor-like substance appear on X-ray.
What is bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with scarlike tissue?
Fibrous dysplasia
Could fibrous dysplasia cause a palsy of the mouth and the ability to close an eye completely?
Yes if the FD affected a cranial nerve.
What term means a bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with scar like tissue?
Fibrous Dysplasia
Fibrous dysplasia?
DefinitionFibrous dysplasia is a bone disease that destroys and replaces normal bone with fibrous bone tissue. One or more bones can be affected.Alternative NamesInflammatory fibrous hyperplasia; Idiopathic fibrous hyperplasiaCauses, incidence, and risk factorsFibrous dysplasia occurs in childhood, usually between ages 3 - 15. The condition does not run in families (not hereditary), and the cause is unknown.SymptomsBone painBone sores (lesions)Difficulty walkingEndocrine gland problemsFractures or bone deformities (rare)Unusual skin color (pigmentation)The bone lesions may stop when the child reaches puberty.Signs and testsThe doctor will perform a physical examination. X-rays of bones are taken.TreatmentThere is no cure for fibrous dysplasia. Bone fractures or deformities are treated as appropriate. The patient is screened for endocrine disorders as needed.Expectations (prognosis)The outlook depends on the severity of the condition and the symptoms that occur.ComplicationsCushing's diseaseGigantism or acromegalyHeart rhythm disturbanceHyperthyroidismRicketsCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if your child has symptoms of this condition, such as repeated bone fractures and unexplained bone deformity.Specialists in orthopedics, endocrinology, and genetics may be involved in your child's diagnosis and care.PreventionThere is no known way to prevent fibrous dysplasia. Treatment aims to prevent complications, such as recurrent bone fractures, to help make the condition less severe.ReferencesHeck RS Jr. Benign bone tumors and nonneoplastic conditions simulating bone tumors. In: Canale ST, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 20.
What is terminology for abnormal tissue development?
Dysphrasia (or more commonly known as: dysplasia)
What is a osseous tumor?
The matrix of the bone can be categorized into three types: cartilaginous, fibrous, and osseous. Each type of tumors/lesions has different characteristics accordingly:Cartilaginous radiolucent and/orradiopaque due to cartilage calcificationi.e. punctate or popcorn-likeEx: chondrosarcoma, enchondromaFibrous radiolucentground glass appearance or hazy & smoky appearanceEx: fibrous dysplasia, fibrous cortical defectOsseous radiopaquedense & ivory-likeEx: osteoid osteoma, osteosarcoma
What is Dysplasia in the human body?
Dysplasia-- Abnormal changes in cells.
What is the definition of Dysplasia?
Dysplasia-- Abnormal cellular changes that may become cancerous.
What is a 10 leter word for abnormal tissue development?
The term for abnormal development of tissue or organs is Dysplasia
Is pumpkin having fibrous or taproot?
Fibrous root
