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Fibrous Dysplasia

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A genetic, non-inheritable disorder caused by osteoblastic differentiation defects that result in the replacement of bone marrow and trabecular bone by fibrous stroma and immature bone. It usually affects a single bone and less frequently multiple bones. Skull, femur, tibia, and humerus are the most frequently affected bones. It manifests with pain, deformities, and fractures. [ ]

Term info

Label

Fibrous Dysplasia

Synonyms
  • Fibrous Dysplasia
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone
Legacy Concept Name

Fibrous_Dysplasia_of_Bone

Preferred Name

Fibrous Dysplasia

Semantic Type

Disease or Syndrome

UMLS CUI

C0259779

code

C34609