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Revista Ecuatoriana de Neurología
On-line version ISSN 2631-2581Print version ISSN 1019-8113
Abstract
SALINAS-SUIKOUSKI, Robert et al. Progressive Ossifying Fibrodysplasia: Case Reports. Rev Ecuat Neurol [online]. 2018, vol.27, n.2, pp.108-111. ISSN 2631-2581.
We report two cases with diagnosis of progressive ossifying fibrodysplasia (FOP) at the “Eugenio Espejo” Specialty Hospital. The FOP is a rare autosomal dominant disease. In most of the patients is due to a mutation in families not affected previously. It’s characterized by progressive ossification of connective tissue, aponeurosis, fascia, ligaments, tendons and skeletal muscle. The early diagnosis improves the prognosis and the quality of life.
Keywords : Progressive ossifying fibrodysplasia; Endochondral heterotopic ossification; Autosomal dominant.