Chapter 94. Chapter 94. Fibrodysplasia (Myositis) Ossificans Progressiva

  1. ASBMR
  1. Frederick S. Kaplan,
  2. Eileen M. Shore

Published Online: 23 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch94

Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

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How to Cite

ASBMR (2009) Chapter 94. Fibrodysplasia (Myositis) Ossificans Progressiva, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch94

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 NOV 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780977888214

Online ISBN: 9780470623992

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Keywords:

  • heterotopic ossification;
  • fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva;
  • bone morphogenetic protein;
  • bone morphogenetic protein receptors;
  • ACVRl;
  • ALK2

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Clinical Presentation

  • Radiologic Features

  • Laboratory Findings

  • Histopathology

  • Etiology and Pathogenesis

  • Treatment

  • Prognosis

  • Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia

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