Fibrous Dysplasia in the Retropharyngeal Area

Abstract

More fibro-osseous lesion s originate in the bones of the extremities than in the craniomaxillofacial bones, scapula, and ribs, which are rarely involved. Fibro-osseous lesions that decrease the quality oflife should be treated surgi cally. We report the case of a fibro-osseous lesion that caused globus pharyngeus and dysphagia. We discuss the clinical, radiologic, and histopathologic features of this case as well as the removal of this unusual lesion by Doppler ultrasound-guidedsurgery. Tothe bestofour knowledge, no other case ofafibro-osseous lesion in the retropharyngeal area has been reported in the literature.

A Clinical Perspective on Advanced Developments in Bone Biopsy Assessment in Rare Bone Disorders

“…A total of nine studies on FD/MAS were identified during our search (94)(95)(96)(97)(98)(99)(100)(101)(102). Three out of the nine studies were case-reports.…”

Tooth in the Nose: Unusual Presentation of a Misdiagnosed Maxillary Ossifying Fibroma

“…Th e term fi bro-osseous lesion is a descriptive but diagnostically imprecise term that applies to a group of nonspecifi c tumors in which normal bone is replaced by collagen, fi broblasts, and varying amounts of osteoid or calcifi ed tissue. 1 Th e two most common types of fi bro-osseous lesions are fi brous dysplasias and ossifying fi bromas, which have similar histologic characteristics. [1][2][3] One of the confusing areas of pathology involves the examination of benign fi bro-osseous lesions.…”

“…1 Th e two most common types of fi bro-osseous lesions are fi brous dysplasias and ossifying fi bromas, which have similar histologic characteristics. [1][2][3] One of the confusing areas of pathology involves the examination of benign fi bro-osseous lesions. 4 Making a careful diff erential diagnosis within this group of lesions is crucial because of the diff erences in their biologic behavior, treatment, and prognosis.…”

“…1,4 Fibro-osseous lesions originate frequently in the bones of the extremities; they rarely occur in the craniomaxil-lofacial bones. 1 When ossifying fi bromas originate in the craniomaxillofacial bones, they usually occur in the mandible (>70% of cases); other reported sites include the maxillofacial area and the paranasal sinuses. 2,[5][6][7] In this article, we describe an unusual presentation of a misdiagnosed maxillary ossifying fi broma, and we comment on the natural course and diff erential diagnosis of this lesion in light of our fi ndings and in the context of the literature on this subject.…”

“…4 Making a careful diff erential diagnosis within this group of lesions is crucial because of the diff erences in their biologic behavior, treatment, and prognosis. 1,4 Fibro-osseous lesions originate frequently in the bones of the extremities; they rarely occur in the craniomaxil-lofacial bones. 1 When ossifying fi bromas originate in the craniomaxillofacial bones, they usually occur in the mandible (>70% of cases); other reported sites include the maxillofacial area and the paranasal sinuses.…”