Fibrous dysplasia of maxilla: A case report

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is classified as a fibro-osseous lesion, benign in nature which exhibits distinctive features like exchange of normal bone by fibro-osseous connective tissue with different degrees of osseous metaplasia. The craniofacial type of FD which can affect jaw bones is a rare entity. It may cause pain, deformities, and pathological fracture of bone. FD constitutes approximately 2-5% of all bone tumors and 7% of all benign tumors. Here, we are reporting a case of FD affecting maxilla. Diagnosis was based on clinical, radiographical, and histological findings. Differential diagnosis poses a great value in case of FD.