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dc.contributor.authorBaidoo, Richard O.-
dc.contributor.authorDayie, Makafui S.-
dc.date.accessioned2023-10-24T12:41:42Z-
dc.date.available2023-10-24T12:41:42Z-
dc.date.issued2016-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/9969-
dc.description.abstractFibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is a rare debilitating disorder of the musculoskeletal system affecting one in two million individuals. It is characterized by progressive extraskeletal ossification of soft tissues resulting in the original skeleton being encased in unyielding new bone leading to disability and ultimately death from cardiorespiratory failure. The present case brings to light the delays and potential pitfalls in diagnosis as a result of the rarity of the conditionen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGhana Medical Journalen_US
dc.subjectFibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressivaen_US
dc.subjectACVR1en_US
dc.subjectExtra-skeletal ossificationen_US
dc.subjectHallux valgusen_US
dc.subjectSteroids.en_US
dc.titleFibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: a case reporten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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