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*1 in every 2 million people are diagnosed with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Porgressiva | |||
*Nearly 90% of the time it is misdiagnosed and mismanaged. (Lakkrieddy) | |||
*67% undergo invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment | |||
*More than 50% end up with lifelong disabilities | |||
*Mostly occurs in children | |||
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== Associated Co-morbidities == | == Associated Co-morbidities == |
Revision as of 23:08, 21 March 2016
Original Editors - Students from Bellarmine University's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems project.
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is a rare, genetic disorder than transforms ligaments, muscles and tendons into bone outside the skeleton that impairs movement.
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
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Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
- 1 in every 2 million people are diagnosed with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Porgressiva
- Nearly 90% of the time it is misdiagnosed and mismanaged. (Lakkrieddy)
- 67% undergo invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment
- More than 50% end up with lifelong disabilities
- Mostly occurs in children
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