Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
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FIBRODYSPLASIA OSSIFICANS PROGRESSIVA
SYMPTOMS
- Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder that causes soft tissues to transform permanently into bone. These bones grow abnormally in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues, forming bridges of extra bone across the joints. As a result, movement in the areas affected by FOP is greatly restricted and sometimes impossible. The condition affects many areas of the body including, but not limited to, the neck, spine, chest, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees.
CAUSES
- Most cases of FOP are inherited as an autosomal dominant trait with complete penetrance.
CITATION
- Bibliography: Pavilion, S. (2008, January 25). Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology. Retrieved January 25, 2017, from Sciencedirect.com, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1521694207001313 In-line Citation: (Pavilion, 2008)
CITATION
- Bibliography: Glaser, D. (2001, April 13). Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Retrieved January 25, 2017, from Springer link, http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs002470100447?LI=true In-line Citation: (Glaser, 2001)
Citation
- Bibliography: Slavmir, M. (2013, May 3). Jle.Com. Retrieved January 25, 2017, from John Libby Eurotxt, http://www.jle.com/fr/revues/ejd/e-docs/fibrodysplasia_ossificans_progressi... In-line Citation: (Slavmir, 2013)
