Fibrous dysplasia in the humerus with a pathological fracture

Case contributed by Iqbal Naseem
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

A young female patient present with sudden onset of pain and with swelling in the arm with restricted movement after a trivial trauma to the arm.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female

An expansile lesion involving proximal -mid humeral shaft with narrow zone of transition, ground glass matrix and with visible pathological fracture.

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of fibrous dysplasia, a benign condition of bone characterized by expansion and replacement of bone by ground glass matrix. 

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