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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP): watch the great toes!
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Nov 2010
Kartal-Kaess Mutlu, Shore Eileen M, Xu Meiqi, Schwering Ludwig, Uhl Markus, Korinthenberg Rudolf, Niemeyer Charlotte, Kaplan Frederick S, Lauten Melchior
Abstract excerpt
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder and the most disabling condition of heterotopic (extraskeletal) ossification in humans. Extraskeletal bone formation associated with inflammation preceding the osseous conversion usually begins in the first decade, predominantly in the head, neck, and shoulders. All patients have malformed great toes. Most patients have a spontaneous mutation...
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