A 21-year-old woman went to her dentist because of facial asymmetry. This had occurred gradually over 3 years. The patient has had no symptoms. A diffusely opaque lesion was found in her right maxilla. All lab tests (CBC, alkaline phosphatase, calcium) were within normal limits. Biopsy was interpreted as a fibro-osseous lesion. She most likely has:

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Fibrous dysplasia is characterized by a gradual, painless facial asymmetry due to a fibro-osseous lesion, which matches the description of the patient's condition. The normal lab tests and the biopsy results further support this diagnosis.

A 21-Year-Old Woman Went to Her Dentist Because of Facial