CHORUS
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fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
- autosomal dominant
- progressive ossification of muscle and conective tissue
- ossification of ligaments and tendons
- nuchal ligament
- upper extremities and neck==>shoulders, back, and spine==>chest
- pelvic entheses
- asymptomatic at birth
- 90% --> short great toes
Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995
Last updated: 1 October 2013
Copyright © 2013, Charles E. Kahn, Jr.
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