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Case Report

Year: 2023 | Month: January-March | Volume: 8 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 109-112

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230113

A Rare Case of Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia

Sugha Varuna1, Bharti Sapna2

1In charge, Pediatrics Unit, Civil hospital, Bhawarna, Distt Kangra (HP)
2In charge, OBG Unit, Civil hospital, Bhawarna, Distt Kangra (HP)

Corresponding Author: Bharti Sapna

ABSTRACT

This case repost discusses clinical and biochemical features of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, a rare entity which leads to significant morbidity and multisystem manifestation in children.The diagnosis ,differentials, treatment and complications are discussed. The role of FGF 23 in the pathogenesis of the disease is briefly discussed. This case description would improve the understanding of the clinical presentation as well as the diagnosis and treatment of fibrous dysplasia.

Keywords: polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, FGF 23, hypophosphatemia

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