[Fibrous dysplasia of the clivus: case report]

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2006 Jun;64(2A):329-33. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2006000200031. Epub 2006 Jun 9.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

We describe the case of a 43 year-old woman with chronic headache and diplopia. The neuroradiologic exam showed volume increase and alteration in the bone density of the clivus. She was submitted to surgery and the anatomopathologic evidenced fibrous dysplasia. Other 14 of about fibrous dysplasia involving the clivus are related in the literature. We discuss clinical aspects, image exams, histology and treatment of this rare presentation of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cranial Fossa, Posterior
  • Female
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / pathology
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Osteotomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed