Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia - McCune-Albright syndrome

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

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

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Polyostotic form of fibrous dysplasia.

Tc99 bone scan

Nuclear medicine

Bone scan demonstrates increased tracer uptake throughout the bones (lesions remain metabolically active into adulthood).

Polyostotic form of fibrous dysplasia.

Case Discussion

This case shows polyostotic fibrous dysplasia in a patient clinically diagnosed with McCune-Albright syndrome.

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