Problem

Fibrous dysplasia

Nature:

Fibrous dysplasia is a chronic disorder of the skeleton which causes expansion of one or more bones due to abnormal development of fibrous tissue within the bone. Any bone can be affected, and involvement can be in one or several bones. Surgery is sometimes recommended for severe complications.

Broader Problems:
Skeletal dysplasias
Narrower Problems:
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
Subject(s):
Medicine Malformations
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
26.11.2019 – 18:26 CET