Fibrous dysplasia
Fibrous Dysplasia
Fibrous dysplasia (/faɪbrəs dɪsˈpleɪziə/) is a bone disorder where normal bone is replaced with fibrous bone tissue, leading to abnormal growth or swelling of the bone.
Etymology
The term "fibrous dysplasia" is derived from the Latin fibrosus meaning "fibrous", and the Greek dysplasia meaning "abnormal growth or development".
Symptoms
Fibrous dysplasia can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
- Bone pain or aching
- Bone deformity
- Fractures
- Scoliosis or curvature of the spine
- Endocrine abnormalities
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia often involves X-ray imaging, CT scans, MRI, and biopsies.
Treatment
Treatment for fibrous dysplasia may include pain relief medication, physiotherapy, surgical intervention, and Bisphosphonate therapy.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fibrous dysplasia
- Wikipedia's article - Fibrous dysplasia
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