The lateral cortex of the proximal tibial metaphysis contains a tiny, oval radiolucent lesion known as a cortical fibrous defect. Fibrous cortical abnormalities are normally benign, asymptomatic, and self-limiting. Therefore, no particular therapy is usually necessary. However, when the cyst enlarges and grows, it causes a pathological fracture of the bone.
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I am diagnosed with non-ossifying fibroma. Can it be cured?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a pain in my ankle part. My doctor asked me to take an X-ray and it stated there is a cystic lesion. So, he asked for an MRI and it showed fibrous cortical defect and non-ossifying fibroma. Can it be cured? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This lesion is small. Considering it to be a fibrous cortical defect, this lesion can be left alone and healing can take place. It is usually an incidental finding. This lesion needs no surgery unless it progressively increases in size or an impending fracture or more t... Read Full »
Can fibrous cortical defect in tibia be cured?
Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering mild pain in the middle part of my right leg tibia. An MRI was done and the doctor said that I have a fibrous cortical defect. I would like to know if is it completely curable. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fibrous cortical defect is also called as non-ossifying fibroma.It is a benign tumor. It usually occurs in children and also usually in the tibia bone. Most of the time it regresses on its own and casting is required. But, if the lesion is found to be too long or involv... Read Full »
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