Progressive myositis ossificans. Stone man.

Authors

  • J E Fonseca Unidade de Reumatologia e Doenças Osseas Metabólicas, Serviço de Medicina IV, Serviços de Neurologia e Serviço de Ortopedia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
  • T Evangelista
  • L Barroso
  • J Reis
  • A R Gomes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1858

Abstract

Myositis ossificans progressiva (MOP) is a rare hereditary connective tissue disease, genetically inherited as an autossomal dominant trait with complete penetrance but variable expression. The onset usually takes place during childhood and progressive involvement of the spinal cord and proximal extremities leads to immobilization and articular dysfunction. We present a case of a 29-year-old woman with the typical features of MOP and review the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment options of this rare disease.

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Fonseca JE, Evangelista T, Barroso L, Reis J, Gomes AR. Progressive myositis ossificans. Stone man. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2001 Aug. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 18];14(4):429-33. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1858

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Arquivo Histórico