Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva in a Maine Coon cat with prominent ossification in dorsal muscle.
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A one-year and six-month-old female Maine Coon cat presented with skin problems and paravertebral induration with a history of seven months. Survey radiographs and computed tomography revealed prominent calcifications in both sides of cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae and soft tissue in femoral regions, below knee regions and in brachial regions. Histopathological findings from muscle biopsy samples showed connective tissue proliferation around adjacent skeletal muscle, cartilage formation and endochondral ossification. On the basis of these findings, this feline patient was diagnosed with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). The most prominent signs observed in this FOP case were significant calcifications of dorsal muscle and presentation of cutaneous signs at the early stage. (+info)
Early mortality and cardiorespiratory failure in patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.
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Kinematic characteristics of myositis ossificans of the semimembranosus muscle in a dog.
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A 6-year-old Doberman pinscher dog was presented with myositis ossificans of the semimembranosus muscle. Linear, temporal, and angular kinematic patterns were recorded and compared with those of sound dogs of the same breed. The results indicate that the specific gait compensations occurring with this disease may aid in the diagnosis of myositis ossificans of the caudal thigh muscles. (+info)
Inherited human diseases of heterotopic bone formation.
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Myositis ossificans traumatica of the medial pterygoid muscle: a case report.
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In this report, we present a case of myositis ossificans traumatica (MOT) of the medial pterygoid muscle that had developed after mandibular block anesthesia administered for endodontic treatment of the lower right second molar, demonstrating typical features of this condition. MOT should be considered as a differential diagnosis when there is severe limitation of jaw opening and an associated trauma. Panoramic radiographs and axial and coronal computed tomography (CT) scans can effectively delineate the calcified mass. Other imaging studies that may be helpful include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bone scans, and ultrasound. As shown in our case, calcified masses were found in the right mandibular angle, which severely limited jaw opening. Some earlier reported cases of MOT were treated by extraoral surgical approaches with complete removal of the evolving muscle. The aim of this case report is to present only the diagnostic imaging aspects of myositis ossificans traumatica. (+info)
A novel ACVR1 mutation in the glycine/serine-rich domain found in the most benign case of a fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva variant reported to date.
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