Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

Indian J Pediatr. 2004 Jun;71(6):563-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02724306.

Abstract

A 2-year-old boy presented with low-grade fever and multiple progressive painful swellings over upper dorsal trunk and supraclavicular region with progressive stiffening of skin for the last 2 months. Examination revealed dysmorphic face, proximally placed thumb and bilateral hallux valgus. Hence, a diagnosis of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva was entertained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fever
  • Hallux / abnormalities
  • Hallux / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Myositis Ossificans / diagnosis*
  • Pain
  • Radiography