Fibrous dysplasia of bone
A rare benign primary bone dysplasia characterized by progressive replacement of normal bone and marrow with fibrous connective tissue in either one (monostotic) or multiple (polyostotic) bones. Clinical manifestations depend on the anatomic location of the replacement and may include bone pain deformities pathological fractures and cranial nerve deficits.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http: //www.orphadata.org. Data version October 2023.
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Fibrous dysplasia of bone?
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Advocacy Organizations
Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation dba FD/MAS Alliance
The FD/MAS Alliance’s mission is to develop evidence-based treatments and foster the well-being of individuals with FD/MAS by advancing cutting-edge research, channeling the voices of individuals with FD/MAS, and sharing information with the medical community.
The Chandler Project
The Chandler Project (TCP) provides those affected with achondroplasia, and other forms of skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism), with the latest in pharmaceutical research and surgical advancements.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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