Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva – A rare case

Authors : N. S. Dhaniwala, N. S. Dhaniwala, Venkatesh Dasari, Venkatesh Dasari, Malhar Jadhav, Malhar Jadhav, Vrushabh Kumbhare, Vrushabh Kumbhare

DOI : 10.18231/2455-6777.2018.0017

Volume : 4

Issue : 2

Year : 0

Page No : 73-75

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) also known as Myositis Ossificans Progressiva is a very rare and disabling genetic condition characterized by congenital malformation of the great toes with hallux valgus and progressive heterotopic ossification in specific anatomic pattern.¹ It is a rare condition with worldwide prevalence of about 1 case in 2 million individuals². No ethnic, racial, sex or geographical predisposition is noted. Myositis Ossificans Progressiva term is misnomer and not used now.
The case report herein describes this rare condition in a child of one and half year age having the classical clinical presentation and radiological features. The child is under follow- up with measures to prevent fast progression of the condition.

Keywords: Fibrodysplasia, Ossificans, Progressiva, Myositis.

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