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American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 124(6), 721–724 (2003), DOI:10.1016/j.ajodo.2003.03.001
Fibrous dysplasia of the maxillary sinus might initially become apparent because of facial asymmetry. It can be differentiated from other osseo-odontogenic dysplasias radiographically by its occupancy of the affected sinus and by its diffuse, ground-glass, radiopaque appearance; it can be further confirmed with histologic findings. It is normally self-limiting in growth and does not usually become malignant.
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