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fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva CHORUS
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* progressive ossification of muscle and conective tissue
* ossification of ligaments and tendons
o nuchal ligament
o upper extremities and neck==>shoulders, back, and spine==>chest
o pelvic entheses
* asymptomatic at birth
* 90% --> short great toes
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD
Institution: CHORUS
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Investigations: Radiology - General: Radiology - Conditions
- - OCOSH Classification: Muscular Diseases: Myositis: Myositis Ossificans
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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Fri Jul 24 2009