Leontiasis ossea and post traumatic cervical cord contusion in polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
2006

Leontiasis ossea and cervical cord injury in fibrous dysplasia

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Maramattom Boby Varkey

Primary Institution: Department of Neurology, Lourdes Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, India

Hypothesis

Cervical cord contusions have not been reported in patients with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia.

Conclusion

This case highlights a rare presentation of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia with cervical canal stenosis and cervical cord contusion.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient had a fall that resulted in quadriparesis and facial deformities.
  • MRI showed cervical canal stenosis and a cervical cord contusion.
  • The case is notable for the dramatic leontiasis ossea presentation.

Takeaway

This study talks about a man who had a rare bone condition that caused his face to look different and led to a serious neck injury after a fall.

Methodology

Case report detailing the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment of a patient.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

A 25-year-old man with a history of facial deformities and polyostotic fibrous dysplasia.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1746-160X-2-24

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