title: [Fibrous dysplasia of bone--a case of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia].
abstract: Fibrous Dysplasia FD of bone is a rare non-inheritable congenital disease characterized by a focal proliferation of fibrous tissue in the bone marrow leading to osteolytic lesions deformities and fractures. FD can be presented in a monostotic or polyostotic form this last one is usually more severe. FD primarily affects adolescents and young adults and in some cases in an asymptomatic way. We describe the case of a male patient with long evolution form of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia of bone with delayed clinical presentation. It is also highlighted the importance of an activity and involvement form evaluation as well as possible endocrine abnormalities associated in order to establish the correct treatment and prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Reumatologia e Doenças Osseas Metabólicas Hospital Santa Maria, Lisboa. filiparamos@netcabo.pt
authors.forename: Filipa
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ramos
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Figueira
authors.forename: José Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Romeu
authors.forename: Mario Viana
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Queiroz
mesh_terms: D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000175:diagnosis; D005359:Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged