FD/MAS Publications
Association of Hearing Loss and Otologic Outcomes With Fibrous Dysplasia. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018
Comorbidity, Craniofacial care
This study examines FD lesions surrounding the ear and skull base. Though many patients fear the loss of hearing, research suggests watchful waiting rather than aggressive surgery.
Click to ReadBest practice management guidelines for fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright syndrome: a consensus statement from the FD/MAS international consortium. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2019
General
Treatment guidelines compiled by the International Consortium of FD/MAS researchers. These guidelines include a series of flowcharts that can help patients and caregivers decide on appropriate screening and treatment plans.
DOWNLOAD PDFBone-Grafting in Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016
Axial and Appendicular Management
Research suggests that bone grafting is not an effective way to remove FD lesions since lesions tend to regrow and take over otherwise healthy bone grafts.
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Long-term outcome of optic nerve encasement and optic nerve decompression in patients with fibrous dysplasia: risk factors for blindness and safety of observation. Neurosurgery. 2006
Comorbidity Craniofacial careThis study examines FD lesions surrounding the optic nerve. Though many patients fear the loss of vision, research suggests that this is rare and that “watchful waiting” is the best course of action.
DOWNLOAD PDFAssociation of Hearing Loss and Otologic Outcomes With Fibrous Dysplasia. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018
Comorbidity Craniofacial careThis study examines FD lesions surrounding the ear and skull base. Though many patients fear the loss of hearing, research suggests watchful waiting rather than aggressive surgery.
Click to ReadBone-Grafting in Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016
Axial and Appendicular ManagementResearch suggests that bone grafting is not an effective way to remove FD lesions since lesions tend to regrow and take over otherwise healthy bone grafts.
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