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How is Fibrous Dysplasia diagnosed?
See how Fibrous Dysplasia is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Fibrous Dysplasia
Fibrous Diagnosis is initially diagnosed via X-ray and then confirmed VI's MRI.
Posted May 22, 2017 by Angie 1100
How Is the Disorder Diagnosed?
The bones in people with fibrous dysplasia have a characteristic appearance on x rays, which is usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. Other imaging tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) may also be indicated. In some cases, a doctor may need to obtain a small bone specimen (a biopsy) to confirm the diagnosis. The usefulness of gene testing is not clear. Since the mutated gene is only present in fibrous dysplasia tissues, it is best to test only the DNA from affected tissue, but even then, doctors do not know with certainty how useful such a test is.
The bones in people with fibrous dysplasia have a characteristic appearance on x rays, which is usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. Other imaging tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) may also be indicated. In some cases, a doctor may need to obtain a small bone specimen (a biopsy) to confirm the diagnosis. The usefulness of gene testing is not clear. Since the mutated gene is only present in fibrous dysplasia tissues, it is best to test only the DNA from affected tissue, but even then, doctors do not know with certainty how useful such a test is.
Posted Jun 9, 2017 by Lisa Hill 2050
Must have a Dr who has worked with the disease..BIG is the research hospital that one should go to for initial diagnosis.. MRI can detect Bone structure that is signature of FD
Posted Jul 21, 2017 by Debra 2000
Radio logically (provided the films are read by a radiologist knowledgeable about FD) and biopsy
Posted Sep 9, 2017 by Debby 1200
It comes naturally there is no diagnostic
Posted Oct 7, 2017 by Kiesha brown 3050
I don't remember because I was diagnosed at 3 and thoroughly checked over again at 5 or 6. But I remember the little me went with a lot of x-rays, taken by a lot of blood, even checked for the possibility of Tuberculosis because I was so thin, even CT scans and MRI. Before, of course, I need a pediatrician because I was a kid, then from orthopedic or ortho surgeon, not sure, neurosurgeon, I think I also went in pulmonary a few times. Aww, those old days with my doctors. It's sad I forgot my nicknames to them. It actually depends on where you have FD, it just happens that it affected my skull so there is someone from neuro, though orthopedic is for sure will be there. The doctors will look thoroughly with your bones through scans results (I have a lot kept in the cabinet) then look for abnormalities to determine where is your FD. The group of doctors will discuss it because that's what happened to me years ago.
Posted Oct 23, 2020 by anna_d09 2500
An orthopedic surgeon- I had lots of X-rays, MRIs and cat scans
Posted Jan 17, 2021 by Emmy 2250
