J Korean Radiol Soc.
1997 Dec;37(6):1141-1144.
Myositis Ossificans Progressiva: A Report of Two Cases
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University.
- 2Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University.
Abstract
- Myositis ossificans progressiva is rare hereditable disorder characterized progressive heterotopic bone formation in connective tissue and muscles in association with congenital skeletal anomalies. We report the plain radiologic and MR findings of myositis ossificans progressiva in two children. One case showed discrete ossification in the right buttock, neck, and both chest walls on plain radiographs, while the other showed diffuse swelling of the left posterior neck, back, and buttock muscles, which was demonstrated on MR images. Both cases showed associated anomalies in the hands and feet.
