A Case of Myositis Ossificans Progressiva

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.