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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva in children: diagnostic pitfalls and ACVR1 genotype-phenotype spectrum.
European journal of pediatrics - 2 May 2026
Acikgoz Nazli Busra, Senkalfa Burcu, Celik Ertas Berna, Ozdemir Uslu Zulal, Helhel Ekim, Urel Demir Gizem, Alanay Yasemin, Yildiz Adalet Elcin, Utine Gulen Eda, Ozon Z Alev, Simsek Kiper Pelin Ozlem
Abstract excerpt
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare multisystem disorder with the triad of congenital hallux valgus, flare-ups and progressive heterotopic ossification. The flare-ups (episodes of painful soft-tissue swelling) start in early childhood, and progress to ossification with cumulative functional disability. We describe the cohort of FOP from a single tertiary center in Türkiye and highlight the...
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