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

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18