The dilemma of fibrous dysplasia versus chronic osteomyelitis of the posterior mandible: a case report

Abstract

The clinical and radiographic dilemma of fibrous dysplasia versus osteomyelitis is highlighted in this case of a 4-year-old girl with a bony hard swelling over in mandiblular body and ramus. Differences between histopathological appearance and radiographic presentation with the possible differential diagnosis were discussed and compared with previous studies.