Fibrous dysplasia - craniofacial

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of trauma followed by frontal swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

There is an extensive expansile bone lesion with a typical ground glass appearance involving sphenoid bone, anterior aspect of the right temporal bone, crista Galli, right-sided superior and middle turbinates, right ethmoid sinus, bilateral frontal, more on the right side, and right parietal bone. The lesion causing significant narrowing of right orbital cavity resulting mild proptosis on right side, however globe, extra-ocular muscles and optic nerve grossly appear intact. Orbital fissures appear within normal limits.

Case Discussion

CT features are most likely suggestive of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia rather than Paget disease as detailed above.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.