Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva – A rare case
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Orthopaedic Rheumatology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva FOP also known as Myositis Ossificans Progressiva is a very rare and disabling genetic condition characterized by congenital malformation of the great toes with hallux valgus and progressive heterotopic ossification in specific anatomic pattern1 It is a rare condition with worldwide prevalence of about 1 case in 2 million individuals2 No ethnic racial sex or geographical predisposition is noted Myositis Ossificans Progressiva term is misnomer and not used nowThe case report herein describes this rare condition in a child of one and half year age having the classical clinical presentation and radiological features The child is under follow up with measures to prevent fast progression of the conditionKeywords Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Myositis
Authors and Affiliations
N. S. Dhaniwala, Venkatesh Dasari, Malhar Jadhav, Vrushabh Kumbhare
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