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Clinical picture: fuel on the fire.

Authors :
Uwaifo, Gabriel I
Robey, Pamela G
Akintoye, Sunday O
Collins, Michael T
Uwaifo, G I
Robey, P G
Akintoye, S O
Collins, M T
Source :
Lancet. 6/23/2001, Vol. 357 Issue 9273, p2011-2011. 1p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents the case of a man with a history of recurrent pathological fractures and progressive facial deformity. Finding that osseous fibrous dysplasia had enlarged his cranium and first cervical vertebrae; Evidence of a pituitary tumor; Diagnosis of McCune-Albright syndrome, a rare disease defined by a triad of skin spots, precocious puberty, and polyostotic fibrous dysplasia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
357
Issue :
9273
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4661827
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)05121-7