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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

E R Tonholo-Silva1, E A Adachi, M S Tafner

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Marília (FMM), SP, Brasil.

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|March 1, 1994
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Fibrodysplasia (myositis) ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder causing progressive ectopic ossification. This report details a 5-year-old female patient diagnosed with FOP based on clinical and radiological findings.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Rare Diseases
  • Orthopedics
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Fibrodysplasia (myositis) ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an extremely rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
  • Characterized by progressive heterotopic ossification and congenital skeletal malformations, primarily affecting connective tissues like muscle.
  • Ectopic ossification leads to progressive loss of mobility and function.