Fibrous dysplasia in ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses: a case report

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia is a slowly progressive, genetically based, benign, idiopathic bone disease characterized by progressive replacement of normal bone with fibrotic tissue, interspersed with irregular bone trabeculae. The skull is also a frequent site of involvement, the bones of the craniofacial complex, including the mandible, the maxilla, the base and the cranial vault, are mainly affected. The ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal, and temporal bones are affected at a low rate. This article presents a case of a patient with headache and pain in the right side, exophthalmos, and ipsilateral periorbital edema. After the physical examination, a computed tomography and biopsy of the tumor were performed, reaching the diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia of the ethmoid and sphenoid sinus. Conservative management is given, with follow-up every 6 months to assess evolution. It is a case with an infrequent location, and it must be carefully evaluated to take therapeutic behavior.