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PROGRESSIVE OSSIFYING FIBRODYSPLASIA: CASE REPORT.

Fabiana Romani¹, Simone de Menezes Karam²

¹Sixth-year Medical Student at the School of Medicine of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG) - Rio Grande, RS, Brazil.

Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia

|April 6, 2016

Summary

Progressive ossifying fibrodysplasia (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder causing extra bone growth. This case study highlights a 17-year-old girl

Keywords:

ACVR1 Protein Genetics Heterotopic Myositis Ossificans Ossification

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Rare Diseases
Skeletal Dysplasias

Background:

Progressive ossifying fibrodysplasia (FOP) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
It leads to heterotopic ossification, forming extra bone in abnormal locations.
Mutations in the ACVR1 gene, part of the bone morphogenic protein pathway, are typically implicated.

Observation:

This report details the case of a 17-year-old female patient diagnosed with FOP.
Clinical evaluation commenced at age four, with diagnosis delayed until age 15.
The patient was evaluated across multiple specialist centers before receiving a definitive FOP diagnosis.

Findings:

The patient's diagnosis was confirmed after a 11-year diagnostic odyssey.
No family history of FOP was reported, suggesting a potential new mutation.
The case underscores diagnostic challenges in rare genetic conditions.

Implications:

Early diagnosis of FOP is crucial for timely management and intervention.
Increased awareness among specialists can shorten the diagnostic timeline for FOP patients.
Further research into ACVR1 mutations may improve FOP diagnosis and treatment.