Painful Fibrous Joints In Foot
Inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia; Idiopathic fibrous hyperplasia
Symptoms
- Bone pain
- Bone sores (lesions)
- Difficulty walking
- Endocrine gland problems
- Fractures or bone deformities (rare)
- Unusual skin color (pigmentation)
The bone lesions may stop when the child reaches puberty.
Signs and tests
The doctor will perform a physical examination. X-rays of bones are taken.
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