Fibrous Dysplasia Of The Thyroid Cartilage – A Case Study And Review Of The Literature

Aaron Pang, Ioannis Chatzistefanou
2015 Journal of Otolaryngology Advances  
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 fatcat:li6hzy7et5b6ve3w3k2e3hg77a