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Fibrous dysplasia

Case contributed by Yi-Jin Kuok
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

No clinical history provided.

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Male
x-ray

Mixed lytic sclerotic lesion related to the femoral metaphysis. Slight bowing appears present. Some areas appear to have a ground-glass appearance. 

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates typical appearances of fibrous dysplasia, which is initially ground glass in childhood, but as one ages, the lesion become more sclerotic. 

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