Fibrous dysplasia.

Abstract excerpt

Fibrous dysplasia is an uncommon bone disease. The diagnosis is usually not difficult, given the symptoms, radiology, and histology. The gene involved is the α subunit of the G-protein receptor. Recent innovation in molecular pathology has helped us understand the mechanism of disease pathogenesis. The treatment of fibrous dysplasia is limited to maintenance of maximum bone density. Surgical reinforcement is used...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gs
• Share to Mutation
• Share to Prognosis