Monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the mandible: A rare case report & review of literature

Nishaath Nikhath. A; Divya V C*

Monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the mandible: A rare case report & review of literature

Case Report

Author Details : Nishaath Nikhath. A, Divya V C*

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 73-77

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.2024.017

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Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia is a lesion, characterized by the replacement of osseous tissue with fibro-osseous tissue. It mainly occurs in the calf bones and facial bones, with about 30% of cases affecting the cranial bones. Typically seen during adolescence, fibrous dysplasia can persist into adulthood. The maxilla is roughly twice as likely to be afflicted as the mandible, and it generally manifests unilaterally in the vertical rami and angle of the lower jaw. We report a case of 14-year-old adolescent with symptomatic monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the left posterior and anterior lower jaw region, supported by clinical, radiographic, and pathological findings. Radiographic examination revealed a lesion with radio-density and lucent characteristics, like ground glass. Subsequent biopsy and histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of Fibrous Dysplasia (Aggressive Lesion). Surgical shaving and re-contouring of the jaw were performed with careful attention to protecting the left mental nerve. Regular follow-up for monostotic fibrous dysplasia showed no clear evidence of progression or malignancy during subsequent assessments.

Keywords: Fibrous dysplasia, Mandible, Adolescent, Monostotic, Conservative treatment.

How to cite : Nishaath Nikhath. A, Divya V C, Monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the mandible: A rare case report & review of literature. IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging 2024;10(2):73-77

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