Presentation
Long history of bone deformities since childhood and three previous episodes of long bones fractures. Normal neurological development. Physical examination shows some 'cafe au lait' spots on the skin.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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From the case:
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia - McCune-Albright syndrome
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Polyostotic form of fibrous dysplasia.
Tc99 bone scan
From the case:
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia - McCune-Albright syndrome
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Bone scan demonstrates increased tracer uptake throughout the bones (lesions remain metabolically active into adulthood).
From the case:
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia - McCune-Albright syndrome
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Polyostotic form of fibrous dysplasia.
Case Discussion
This case shows polyostotic fibrous dysplasia in a patient clinically diagnosed with McCune-Albright syndrome.