[Fibrous dysplasia of facial bones. 43 cases (author's transl)].

Clinical material of 43 patients treated for fibrous dysplasia of facial bones at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Academy in Cracov in the years 1956--1978 has been investigated. The author's own observations concerning diagnostics and treatment of these patients are presented. Diveristy of clinical forms and variability of the disease process dynamics likewise the difficulties in treatment resulting from unacquaintance with etiology of the disease are emphasized. The results of treatment obtained on the basis of control examination during two to fifteen-year periods of observation are described.