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Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia causing headache

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An unusual case of Polyostotic Fibrous Displasia involving maxilla, ethmoid, sphenoid and frontal sinuses is reported for clinical interest. The clinical feature, radiological findings and treatment have been discussed.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 110029, New Delhi

    S. Kumar & Lalit K. Narang

  2. Department of ENT, Maulana Azad Medical College, India

    Arjun Dass

  3. LNJPN Hospital, 110002, New Delhi, India

    Arjun Dass

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Dass, A., Kumar, S. & Narang, L.K. Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia causing headache. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 45, 39–40 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051627

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