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Asymptomatic fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2015

T Kimitsuki  and
S Komune
T Kimitsuki*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kyushu Central Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
S Komune
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
*
Address for correspondence: T Kimitsuki, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kyushu Central Hospital, 3-23-1 Shiobaru, Minami-ku, Fukuoka 815-8588, Japan Fax: +81 92 541 4540 E-mail: kimitsuki@kyushu-ctr-hsp.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

Fibrous dysplasia is a bone disorder of unknown origin in which normal bone is replaced with fibrotic tissue and disorganised bone trabeculae. The temporal bone is rarely affected. Because of the slowly progressive course of the disease, many mild cases may never be recognised and are found incidentally. We present a patient with fibrous dysplasia of the right temporal bone, who had few complaints.

Objective:

A 62-year-old man was incidentally found to have fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone on routine computed tomography scan.

Method:

One case report.

Results:

Computed tomography showed a thickening of the right temporal bone with a ground-glass appearance. The 62-year-old man opted for watchful waiting.

Conclusion:

We have presented an asymptomatic fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone. Mild cases may never be recognised and are found incidentally because of their slow progression.

Keywords

Fibrous DysplasiaTemporal BoneCT Scan

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 129 , Issue S2 , March 2015 , pp. S42 - S45
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2015 

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