J Korean Soc Magn Reson Med.  2009 Dec;13(2):203-206.

Monostotic Fibrous Dysplasia in the Metacarpal Bone: A Case Report

• Cho HI
• Park SH
• Juhng SK

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia is a slowly progressive, benign disorder characterized by fibrous tissue replacement of skeleton and may affect solitary or multiple bones. Monostotic fibrous dysplasia mainly occurrs in the rib, femur and tibia, however, rarely in the hand. We report a case of monostotic fibrous dysplasia confined to the 2nd metacarpal bone with findings of plain radiographs and MR imaging.

Keyword

Fibrous dysplasia; Monostotic; Hand

MeSH Terms

Femur
Fibrous Dysplasia, Monostotic
Hand
Ribs
Skeleton
Tibia