Outward bulging of the right parietal bone in connection with fibrous dysplasia in an infant: a case report
2008

Case Report of Fibrous Dysplasia in an Infant

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Al Kaissi Ali, Klaushofer Klaus, Grill Franz

Primary Institution: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Osteology, Hanusch Hospital of WGKK, Vienna, Austria

Conclusion

Fibrous dysplasia of the skull can cause painless, progressively expanding bone swellings that may lead to cosmetic deformities.

Supporting Evidence

  • Fibrous dysplasia is a benign bone disease that can cause deformities.
  • The infant presented with a painless bulging mass on the skull.
  • Radiographic imaging revealed an expansile lesion in the parietal bone.

Takeaway

This study talks about a baby with a hard bump on his head caused by a bone condition called fibrous dysplasia, which is usually not painful.

Methodology

The case involved clinical examination, radiographic imaging, and a series of investigations including blood tests.

Limitations

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

Participant Demographics

A 4-month-old male infant from non-consanguineous parents.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1757-1626-1-347

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