A rare co-existence of fibrous dysplasia and aneurysmal bone cyst in the mandible: A case report


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Case Report

Author :

Oumaima Fahim, Dounia Sarfi, Insane Ben Yahya

Volume :

11

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) and aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) are two different entity, with different pathophysiological mechanisms. FD is a benign fibro-osseous lesion characterized by a fibrous replacement of the medullary component of bone. The second lesion, ABC, is an expansive osteolytic lesion consisting of blood-filled spaces. The coexisting and association of these two disorder is unusual.We report a case of a 12 year old patient presenting with both FD and ABC in the left mandibular area, and managed surgically in the oral surgery department of the dental consultation and treatment of Casablanca.

Keyword :

Fibrous dysplasia, Aneurysmal bone cyst, Management