Fibrous dysplasia

Alternative names:

Albright's syndrome; idiopathic fibrous hyperplasia; inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia

Definition:

A condition of cystic bone growth that may result from abnormal bone development. See also McCune-Albright syndrome.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The condition occurs in childhood with bone lesions, skin pigmentations, and endocrine abnormalities. The bone lesions may stop at puberty.