title: An unusual case of fibrous dysplasia of the maxillary sinus.
abstract: Fibrous dysplasia of the maxillary sinus might initially become apparent because of facial asymmetry. It can be differentiated from other osseo-odontogenic dysplasias radiographically by its occupancy of the affected sinus and by its diffuse, ground-glass, radiopaque appearance; it can be further confirmed with histologic findings. It is normally self-limiting in growth and does not usually become malignant.
authors.forename: Larry B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology; D005358:Fibrous Dysplasia, Monostotic / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000473:pathology*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*