Article
[Transverse reductional anomaly and atypical fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: A case diagnosed late].
Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie - 1 Jun 2017
Paysal J, Sarret C, Merlin E, Ravazzolo R, Bocciardi R, Garcier J-M, Monnot S, Laffargue F, Baujat G, Echaubard S
Abstract excerpt
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare disease characterized by the association of congenital bone abnormalities and extraskeletal ossification flare-ups occurring in muscles and fasciae. Early diagnosis is important to prevent ossification flare-ups, but some atypical presentations can lead to errors in diagnosis and therefore delay. Here, we report on a case of an atypical presentation of FOP in...
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