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Monostotic fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Xenellis
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Hippokration Hospital University of Athens, Greece.
A. Bibas*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital LewishamLondonUK.
L. Savy
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and neck Surgery, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
P. Maragoudakis
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Hippokration Hospital University of Athens, Greece.
P. Nomicos
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Hippokration Hospital University of Athens, Greece.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr A. Bibas, Flat 2, 159 Sutherland Avenue, London W9 1ES.

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia is a slowly progressive bony disorder where normal bone is replaced by abnormal fibroosseous tissue. Its monostotic variety in the temporal bone is very rare and such a case is presented here. Computed tomography (CT) may be adequate for the diagnosis and follow-up of these patients. Limited surgery should only be considered in cases of symptomatic disease.

Type
Radiology in Focus
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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