Sino-orbital spelunking: stalagmite formation in fibrous dysplasia with dystrophic calcification

Orbit. 2014 Feb;33(1):55-8. doi: 10.3109/01676830.2013.764441. Epub 2013 Oct 8.

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) involving the mid-face may be associated with cystic and other secondary changes that make diagnosis more difficult. We present a case of FD associated with a remote history of blunt facial trauma and extensive cystic changes involving the medial orbit and sinuses. An endoscopic exploration revealed "stalagmites" along the floor of the cystic cavity that were consistent with dystrophic calcification. This case was unusual given the degree of dystrophic calcification and the presence of sino-orbital stalagmites within the cystic cavity. Radiologic and pathologic features of the stalagmites are characterized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cysts / complications*
  • Bone Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Cysts / surgery
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endoscopy
  • Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic / complications*
  • Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic / diagnostic imaging
  • Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orbital Diseases / complications*
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Orbital Diseases / surgery
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / complications*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Young Adult