A Case of Myositis Ossificans Progressiva.
- Author:
Kyung Mu YOO
1
;
Hyun Yoon KO
;
Jin Do HUH
;
Young Duk JOH
;
Bang HUR
;
Man Ha HUH
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin Medical College, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Connective Tissue;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Myositis Ossificans*;
Myositis*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1991;9(3):374-379
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of myositis ossificans progressiva is reported. The patient, a 22-year -old progressive ossification for 16 years with severe motion limitation. Bone CT and MRI, bone scanning and muscle biopsy showed multiple ossifying lesions in the connective tissue. All labolatory findings are normal. But serum alkaline pbosphatase become worse with disodium etidronate(EHDP) therapy. The case is presented with the review of literatures.
