Fibrous Dysplasia of the Palate: Report of a Case and Review of Palatal Swellings. (17th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shreedhar, Balasundari; Kamboj, Mala; Kumar, Nishant; Shamim Khan, Sameera
• Other Names: Arslan N. Academic Editor.; Chan K. L. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-17
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/179853
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Fibrous dysplasia is a benign fibroosseous lesion characterised by the replacement of normal bone by excessive proliferation of cellular fibrous connective tissue which is slowly replaced by bone, osteoid, or cementum-like material. It causes bone pain, deformities, and pathological fractures. Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a sporadic benign skeletal disorder that can affect one bone (monostotic form) or multiple bones (polyostotic form). In this paper, we present case of a monostotic fibrous dysplasia on the hard palate of 14-year-old girl and a tabular review of common palatal swellings.