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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = Leontiasis ossea
| image          = [[File:Leontiasis_ossea.jpg|250px]]
| caption        = Radiographic image showing [[leontiasis ossea]]
| field          = [[Orthopedics]], [[Endocrinology]]
| synonyms        = Lion face syndrome
| symptoms        = [[Facial deformity]], [[headache]], [[vision problems]], [[hearing loss]]
| complications  = [[Blindness]], [[deafness]], [[breathing difficulties]]
| onset          = Usually in [[adulthood]]
| duration        = [[Chronic condition|Chronic]]
| causes          = [[Paget's disease of bone]], [[fibrous dysplasia]], [[hyperparathyroidism]]
| risks          = [[Genetic factors]], [[environmental factors]]
| diagnosis      = [[Clinical examination]], [[radiography]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]]
| differential    = [[Acromegaly]], [[osteosarcoma]], [[craniofacial fibrous dysplasia]]
| treatment      = [[Surgery]], [[bisphosphonates]], [[radiotherapy]]
| prognosis      = Variable, depending on underlying cause
| frequency      = Rare
}}
'''Leontiasis ossea''' is a rare medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones. The name is derived from the Greek words "leon" meaning lion and "osis" meaning condition, referring to the lion-like appearance of the affected individual's face. This condition is often associated with [[Paget's disease of bone]], [[fibrous dysplasia]], and [[hyperparathyroidism]].
'''Leontiasis ossea''' is a rare medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones. The name is derived from the Greek words "leon" meaning lion and "osis" meaning condition, referring to the lion-like appearance of the affected individual's face. This condition is often associated with [[Paget's disease of bone]], [[fibrous dysplasia]], and [[hyperparathyroidism]].
==Causes==
==Causes==
Leontiasis ossea is typically caused by an underlying bone disorder such as [[Paget's disease of bone]], [[fibrous dysplasia]], or [[hyperparathyroidism]]. These conditions cause abnormal bone growth, leading to the characteristic facial overgrowth seen in leontiasis ossea.
Leontiasis ossea is typically caused by an underlying bone disorder such as [[Paget's disease of bone]], [[fibrous dysplasia]], or [[hyperparathyroidism]]. These conditions cause abnormal bone growth, leading to the characteristic facial overgrowth seen in leontiasis ossea.
==Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
The primary symptom of leontiasis ossea is the overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones. This can lead to a number of complications, including difficulty breathing, impaired vision, and difficulty eating. Other symptoms can include pain, headache, and hearing loss.
The primary symptom of leontiasis ossea is the overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones. This can lead to a number of complications, including difficulty breathing, impaired vision, and difficulty eating. Other symptoms can include pain, headache, and hearing loss.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of leontiasis ossea is typically made based on the characteristic facial overgrowth. Imaging tests such as [[X-ray]]s, [[CT scan]], or [[MRI]] may be used to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the bone overgrowth.
Diagnosis of leontiasis ossea is typically made based on the characteristic facial overgrowth. Imaging tests such as [[X-ray]]s, [[CT scan]], or [[MRI]] may be used to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the bone overgrowth.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment of leontiasis ossea is primarily aimed at managing the underlying bone disorder. This may involve medication, surgery, or radiation therapy. In some cases, surgery may be performed to reduce the size of the overgrown bones and alleviate symptoms.
Treatment of leontiasis ossea is primarily aimed at managing the underlying bone disorder. This may involve medication, surgery, or radiation therapy. In some cases, surgery may be performed to reduce the size of the overgrown bones and alleviate symptoms.
==See also==
==See also==
* [[Paget's disease of bone]]
* [[Paget's disease of bone]]
* [[Fibrous dysplasia]]
* [[Fibrous dysplasia]]
* [[Hyperparathyroidism]]
* [[Hyperparathyroidism]]
==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Rare diseases]]
[[Category:Bone disorders]]
[[Category:Bone disorders]]
[[Category:Endocrine disorders]]
[[Category:Endocrine disorders]]
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Leontiasis ossea
Synonyms Lion face syndrome
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Facial deformity, headache, vision problems, hearing loss
Complications Blindness, deafness, breathing difficulties
Onset Usually in adulthood
Duration Chronic
Types N/A
Causes Paget's disease of bone, fibrous dysplasia, hyperparathyroidism
Risks Genetic factors, environmental factors
Diagnosis Clinical examination, radiography, CT scan, MRI
Differential diagnosis Acromegaly, osteosarcoma, craniofacial fibrous dysplasia
Prevention N/A
Treatment Surgery, bisphosphonates, radiotherapy
Medication N/A
Prognosis Variable, depending on underlying cause
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


Leontiasis ossea is a rare medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones. The name is derived from the Greek words "leon" meaning lion and "osis" meaning condition, referring to the lion-like appearance of the affected individual's face. This condition is often associated with Paget's disease of bone, fibrous dysplasia, and hyperparathyroidism.

Causes[edit]

Leontiasis ossea is typically caused by an underlying bone disorder such as Paget's disease of bone, fibrous dysplasia, or hyperparathyroidism. These conditions cause abnormal bone growth, leading to the characteristic facial overgrowth seen in leontiasis ossea.

Symptoms[edit]

The primary symptom of leontiasis ossea is the overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones. This can lead to a number of complications, including difficulty breathing, impaired vision, and difficulty eating. Other symptoms can include pain, headache, and hearing loss.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of leontiasis ossea is typically made based on the characteristic facial overgrowth. Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scan, or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the bone overgrowth.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment of leontiasis ossea is primarily aimed at managing the underlying bone disorder. This may involve medication, surgery, or radiation therapy. In some cases, surgery may be performed to reduce the size of the overgrown bones and alleviate symptoms.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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