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This may lead to expansion of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia, increasing the risk of vision and hearing loss. [11] [12] Cushing's syndrome: In McCune–Albright syndrome, Cushing's syndrome is a very rare feature that develops only in infancy. [13]
Managing endocrinopathies is a critical component of management in FD. All patients with fibrous dysplasia should be evaluated and treated for endocrine diseases associated with McCune–Albright syndrome. In particular untreated growth hormone excess may worsen craniofacial fibrous dysplasia and increase the risk of blindness. [23]
The disorder bears the name of Fuller Albright, who characterized it in 1942. [12] He was also responsible for naming it "Sebright bantam syndrome," after the Sebright bantam chicken, which demonstrates an analogous hormone insensitivity. Much less commonly, the term Martin-Albright syndrome is used, this refers to Eric Martin. [13]
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (/ ˌ f aɪ b r oʊ d ɪ ˈ s p l eɪ ʒ (i) ə ɒ ˈ s ɪ f ɪ k æ n z p r ə ˈ ɡ r ɛ s ɪ v ə /; [1] abbr. FOP), also called Münchmeyer disease or formerly myositis ossificans progressiva, is an extremely rare connective tissue disease in which fibrous connective tissue such as muscle, tendons, and ligaments turn into bone tissue (ossification).
Café au lait spots are often harmless but may be associated with syndromes such as neurofibromatosis type 1 and McCune–Albright syndrome. [3] Café au lait lesions with rough borders ("coast of Maine") may be seen in McCune–Albright syndrome.
Ido Simyoni has fibrous dysplasia, a rare condition where tumors form in bone. He needed 2 surgeries to reconstruct his forehead, prevent infection. At 15, tumors started growing into man’s skull.
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia is a form of fibrous dysplasia affecting more than one bone. [2] Fibrous dysplasia is a disorder where bone is replaced by fibrous tissue, leading to weak bones, uneven growth, and deformity. [3] McCune–Albright syndrome includes polyostotic fibrous dysplasia as part of its presentation. [4]
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