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Fibrous dysplasia is the most common bone abnormality that occurs during the years of growth and development (as opposed to osteoporosis, the most common bone abnormality during the years of our bodies' decline). Dysplasia means abnormal development. Fibrous dysplasia is a disease of the bone in which the outer layers of the bone become thin, and the inner bone marrow is replaced by a gritty fibrous tissue containing sharp, needle-like fragments of bone. Fibrous dysplasia is usually first ...

Description Fibrous dysplasia is a chronic condition of the skeleton where a portion of a bone develops abnormally. The condition begins before birth. It is caused by a gene mutation that affects the cells that produce bone. The mutation causes the cells to form an abnormal type of fibrous bone that gradually grows and expands over a period of years, causing a weakened area of the bone. The area of weak bone can cause pain. It can crack (fracture) the bone, and may lead to deformity. Although ... Highly Reputable

Fibrous Dysplasia Support Online (FDSOL) is a web site which was started in 1997 and has found a new home here at fdsol.org. FDSOL is dedicated to providing answers, support, and hope for those with Fibrous Dysplasia and for their families. The website has a section available to the public and a section set up for members only. After reviewing the areas available to the public, we hope you will join the community that is working behind the scenes at FDSOL. Our registered members share ...

Patient Support Site for Fibrous Dysplasia What is Fibrous Dysplasia Fibrous dysplasia is a chronic condition of the skeleton where a portion of a bone develops abnormally. The condition begins before birth. It is caused by a gene mutation that affects the cells that produce bone. The mutation causes the cells to form an abnormal type of fibrous bone that gradually grows and expands over a period of years, causing a weakened area of the bone. The area of weak bone can cause pain. It can ...