Fibrous Dysplasia of the Thyroid Cartilage – A Case Study and Review of the Literature
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Fibrous dysplasia is a rare disorder of bone that is uncommon in the head and neck region. Herein, we present a rare case of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia involving the right temporal bone and thyroid cartilage in a 19-year-old male. This unique location necessitates close surveillance due to the proximity to the airway and the potential for malignant degeneration. DOI : 10.14302/issn.2379-8572.joa-14-548 Corresponding author: Dr Aaron Pang The Sainte Chapelle Clinic #B1-10, Marina Square 6 Raffles Boulevard, S039594, Singapore Phone number: +6563363128 Fax number: +6563363968 E-mail address: [email protected]
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تاریخ انتشار 2015