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