2005
DOI: 10.1159/000085252
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Unilateral Exophthalmos Associated with Severe Fibrous Dysplasia

Abstract: Fibrous dysplasia is a benign developmental anomaly of bone, often affecting craniofacial bones. We report on a 9-year-old boy, who presented for routine checkup. Clinical examination revealed unilateral exophthalmos of his left eye without decrease of visual acuity or double vision. Radiologic studies showed characteristic extensive changes of fibrous dysplasia involving the left frontal bone, left orbital bones, maxillary and sphenoid bones. The patient was started on conservative therapy and the condition o… Show more

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“…Leontiasis ossea is caused by maxillary expansion with loss of the nasomaxillary angle causing a feline facial appearance 19 . Other symptoms may include exophthalmos, 20 blindness, 21 dental malocclusion, 12 headache, 22 ptosis 23 and deafness 24 . Cranial nerve palsies may also occur including palsies of the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves due to narrowing of the jugular foramen 24 …”
Section: Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasiamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Leontiasis ossea is caused by maxillary expansion with loss of the nasomaxillary angle causing a feline facial appearance 19 . Other symptoms may include exophthalmos, 20 blindness, 21 dental malocclusion, 12 headache, 22 ptosis 23 and deafness 24 . Cranial nerve palsies may also occur including palsies of the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves due to narrowing of the jugular foramen 24 …”
Section: Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasiamentioning
confidence: 99%