A very rare case of desmoplastic fibroma located in the frontal bone i
s presented. It was discovered in a 29-year-old female who complained
of a painful swelling in the right frontal region. The tumour was rese
cted en bloc and there has been no recurrence. Findings on magnetic re
sonance imaging, angiography and redionuclide bone scans of the tumour
are reported. The clinical, neuroradiological and histopathological f
eatures are discussed. (C) Harcourt Brace & Co. Ltd 1998.