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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

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What is fibrous dysplasia?

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.


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.


How do doctors treat cervical dysplasia?

For severe or chronic cases of dysplasia, allopathic treatment seeks to remove or destroy abnormal cells on the cervix.


What treatment options are available to treat cervical dysplasia?

If cervical dysplasia is confirmed by a second smear test then treatments can include a cone biopsy. If the dysplasia is more severe then cryogenic treatment may be required..


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.


Triple diapering is used to treat what condition in newborn infants?

Suspected hip dysplasia


Could my polyostotic fibrous dysplasia be caused by my dad being exposed to Agent Orange and other chemicals in Vietnam?

The US Dept of Veteran's Affairs used to have a: Department of Veterans Affairs VA REGIONAL OFFICE Attention; HELPLINE 400 South 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63103 And they "used" to publish an "Agent Orange Review" which was sent out to veterans, up until the beginning of the 21st century. The VA's Agent Orange hotline may or may not still be valid: 1-800-749-8387.


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


Why would someone give glucosamine to a dog?

Glucosamine would be given to a dog to treat arthritis, pains from natural aging, or to treat hip dysplasia. It has been proven to be very effective in treating the above.