Imaging of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia

J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 2008 Aug;52(4):325-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2008.01963.x.

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia is a relatively common disorder of bone. It may affect the bones of the face and skull and, in so doing, produce a wide variety of clinical presentations. Plain film assessment of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia may be difficult because of varying appearances and complex, overlapping structures. The MRI appearances of fibrous dysplasia are often non-specific and may be confusing. Findings on CT are also variable, but more commonly lead to a specific diagnosis. This is because of the characteristic ground-glass appearance of woven bone, seen on CT in most if not all cases of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Facial Bones / diagnostic imaging*
  • Facial Bones / pathology*
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging*
  • Skull / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*