Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 13, 2025
07:11
Assessment of the Efficacy of An Osteopathic Treatment in Infants with Biomechanical Impairments to Suckling
Published on: February 5, 2019
9.5K
Ossifying myositis in the infant. About a case.
L Lanuza Lagunilla1, A Ramírez Barragán1, C Miranda Gorozarri1
1Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, España.
Summary
Myositis ossificans, a rare bone formation disorder, is exceptionally uncommon in infants. This case report details the youngest diagnosed patient, a 17-day-old boy, highlighting diagnostic and management approaches.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Skeletal Dysplasias
- Heterotopic Ossification
Background:
- Myositis ossificans is a benign condition involving heterotopic bone formation in soft tissues.
- It is exceedingly rare in pediatric populations, particularly in neonates.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for optimal outcomes.
Observation:
- A 17-day-old infant presented with thigh swelling and asymmetry.
- Initial referral was for developmental dysplasia of the hip.
- Clinical findings prompted further investigation for the swelling.
Findings:
- Comprehensive imaging, including radiographs, CT, MRI, and bone scintigraphy, confirmed myositis ossificans.
- The patient's age makes this the youngest reported case in medical literature.
- Diagnostic imaging modalities were essential in identifying the condition.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in neonates with unusual presentations.
- It expands the known age spectrum for myositis ossificans.
- Highlights the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing pediatric bone disorders.
Keywords:
Atraumatic myositis ossificansHeterotopic ossificationMiositis osificanteMiositis osificante atraumáticaMiositis osificante no traumáticaMiositis osificante pseudomalignaMyositis ossificansNontraumatic myositis ossificansOsificación heterotópicaPseudomalignant myositis ossificansMore Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:29Bone Formation by Intramembranous Ossification
9.6K
Intramembranous ossification is one of the two processes involved in the development of bones within an embryo. The flat bones of the face, most of the cranial bones, and the clavicles are formed via this process. During intramembranous ossification, the bones develop directly from sheets of undifferentiated mesenchymal connective tissue.
The process begins when mesenchymal cells in the embryonic skeleton gather together and differentiate into osteogenic cells, which then develop into ...
The process begins when mesenchymal cells in the embryonic skeleton gather together and differentiate into osteogenic cells, which then develop into ...
9.6K
01:13Formation of Muscle Fibers from Myoblasts
5.5K
De novo myogenesis, or the formation of muscle fibers, begins during the early embryonic stages. The skeletal muscle is formed from somites– blocks of embryonic cell layers. The somites are further divided into dermatomes, myotomes, sclerotomes, and syndetomes. Among these, the myotomes give rise to muscle fibers.
Muscle progenitor cells (MPCs) are formed from the myotomes. MPCs express genes that encode the transcription factors Pax3 and Pax7. Along with Pax 3/7, other transcription...
Muscle progenitor cells (MPCs) are formed from the myotomes. MPCs express genes that encode the transcription factors Pax3 and Pax7. Along with Pax 3/7, other transcription...
5.5K
01:28Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle
1.5K
The clinical conditions affecting the skeletal muscle tissue are broadly categorized as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
1.5K
01:24Bone Formation by Endochondral Ossification
7.6K
Bone formation, or ossification, begins around the sixth to seventh week of embryonic development. Most bones develop from a cartilaginous template through the process of endochondral ossification. Cartilage formation begins when clusters of mesenchymal cells differentiate into chondrocytes. These chondrocytes proliferate rapidly and secrete an extracellular matrix that becomes encased in a membrane called the perichondrium. The resulting cartilage model provides a template that resembles the...
7.6K
01:29Bone Disorders
5.0K
Aging and its effect on bone remodeling is the most common cause of bone disorders. In young and healthy people, bone deposition and resorption happen at an equal rate to maintain optimal bone health.
Bone deposition is also affected by the levels of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone that promote osteoblast activity and bone matrix synthesis. When the level of these hormones decreases due to aging, it causes a reduction in bone deposition. As a result, bone resorption by osteoclasts...
Bone deposition is also affected by the levels of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone that promote osteoblast activity and bone matrix synthesis. When the level of these hormones decreases due to aging, it causes a reduction in bone deposition. As a result, bone resorption by osteoclasts...
5.0K