Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A rare and severely disabling disease-Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Fibrodysplasia ossaficans progressiva is an extremely rare and severely disabling, autosomal dominant condition 
that effects 1 in 2 million people. We report a 3 years old female child referred to radiology department from 
pediatric orthopedic clinic with complaints of multiple painful swellings over the back and inability to sleep due to 
discomfort. Radiological investigations that include - X-Rays and C.T Scan were done that revealed heterotopic 
ossifications in muscles, facia and in ligaments.X-Rays revealed bilateral hallus valgus deformity with microdactyly 
that is characteristic of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive.