Abstract
Fibrous dysplasia is a benign fibro osseous developmental anomaly. Ribs are most frequent site in mono ostotic form. Though majority of these tumours are benign, they may very rarely transform in to malignancy. The clinical features are usually presented as asymptomatic swellings in 2nd to 3rd decade, pain indicates rapid onset of growth or malignant transformation. Pathological fractures are reported. In X-ray chest, these rib tumors appear as plural masses creates a diagnostic dilemma. Computerised Axial Tomographics (CAT) scan usually diagnostic. Fine needle aspiration cytology is not much informative. Surgical Excision of the tumour and chest wall reconstruction is the treatment of choice of these rare benign neoplasms.
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