Aggressive form of fibrous dysplasia of the mandible in childhood: Case report

• Published in: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 89 - 92
• Main Authors: Olasoji, H.O., Ugboko, V.I., Nggada, H.A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.03.2006
• Subjects: Aggressive growth; Childhood; Fibrous dysplasia; Aggressive growth; Fibrous dysplasia; Childhood

Fibrous dysplasia is a benign, developmental fibro-osseous bone disease which is usually recognized in childhood, grows slowly, and stabilizes in early adult life. An unusual case of aggressive growth of fibrous dysplasia of the mandible, as diagnosed by radiographs and histopathologic analysis, dur...