Fibrous dysplasia of bone
Overview
Fibrous dysplasia is a bone disease that destroys and replaces normal bone with fibrous bone tissue. One or more bones can be affected.
Symptoms
* Bone lesions * Bone pain * Difficulty walking * Endocrine gland abnormalities * Fractures or bone deformities (rare) * Unusual skin color (pigmentation)
Causes
Fibrous dysplasia occurs in childhood, usually between ages 3-15. The condition does not run in families (not hereditary), and the cause is unknown.
Prognosis
The outlook depends on the severity of the condition and the symptoms that occur
Treatment
There is no cure for fibrous dysplasia. Bone fractures or deformities are treated as appropriate. The patient is screened for endocrine disorders as needed