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Progressive osseous heteroplasia: a case report

N A Athanasou1, M K Benson, B P Brenton

  • 1Department of Pathology, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK.

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|September 1, 1994
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Summary

A congenital soft tissue disorder caused progressive heterotopic ossification in a young female. This extensive bone formation in the left lower limb resembles progressive osseous heteroplasia.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical case study
  • Skeletal biology
  • Congenital disorders

Background:

  • Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the abnormal formation of bone in non-skeletal tissues.
  • Congenital disorders of soft tissue ossification are rare and present unique clinical challenges.