Fibrous Dysplasia

What is it?

Points To Remember About Fibrous Dysplasia

• Fibrous dysplasia happens when healthy bone is replaced with other types of tissue. 
• Bones may become oddly shaped or even break. You may also feel pain.
• Fibrous dysplasia is caused by a problem with a gene in the cells that form bone and other tissues.
• Medications, surgery, and a cast may be used to treat symptoms of the disease.
• Talk to your doctor about an exercise and diet program that will keep your bones healthy.

Fibrous dysplasia happens when healthy bone is replaced with other types of tissue. Bones may become weak, oddly shaped, or even break. You may also feel pain.

The disease can affect any bone in the body. The most common bones affected are in the skull and face, leg bones, upper arm, pelvis, and ribs. Affected bones are often found on one side of the body, although the disease does not spread from one bone to another.