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Josefine Scholl, 17, Reveals Rare McCune-Albright Syndrome on TikTok

The non-inherited syndrome leaves bones fragile, with care focused on easing symptoms.

Overview

  • In videos posted January 12–13, the daughter of former Bayern Munich player Mehmet Scholl disclosed daily pain and bone fragility from the condition.
  • She said her right side is most affected and recounted a femur fracture in 2022 attributed to fibrous dysplasia.
  • Because of fracture risk, she was told to avoid sports and limit activity to physiotherapy to build muscle.
  • McCune‑Albright syndrome is caused by GNAS gene mutations after conception, is not inherited, and is estimated to affect roughly 1 in 100,000 to 1,000,000 people.
  • Her posts reached an audience reported at about 350,000 followers, with coverage noting her relationship with Bayern player Tom Bischof and no public comment from her father so far.