Uremic Leontiasis Ossea in a Child: a Case Report

Leontiasis ossea (LO) involves facial and cranial bone hypertrophy associated with a group of diseases, and rarely occurs in patients with chronic renal failure. Few cases of LO have been reported in the literature, but none in patients below 18 years of age. A 14-year-old girl was referred for our service showing enlargement of the jaws and facial bones, with pain and tooth mobility. Renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism were reported in the medical history. The imagologic examination showed maxillary and mandibular enlargement with a ground-glass appearance, and multiple impacted teeth.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research