Magnetic resonance imaging findings of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
There have been few reports in the literature concerning the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances of fibrous dysplasia. We reviewed MRIs of 4 patients with craniofacial lesions. Using a 1.5-T Signa Unit (General Electric, Milwaukee, WI), both T1- and T2-weighted MRI scans were performed. In our 4 patients, the fibrous dysplastic lesions were characterized by a decreased signal on both T1- and T2-weighted images. And all lesions had sharply demarcated borders. The fine image of fibrous dysplasia by MRI is extremely useful, not only as a diagnostic aid, but also as an invaluable guide to surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone
- Skull