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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
Alternative Names
FOP, Patin’s
Description
This rare genetic disorder is characterized by extra bone formation over muscle, joints and ligaments. Other features include abnormalities of fingers and thumbs, deafness and mild intellectual disability.
Useful Links
eMedicine:
A medical website providing information on the symptoms and causes of this condition. Also has a series of questions and answers for doctors:
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM):
A university website giving a brief description of the disorder and a series of case studies with further references:
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