Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is one of the rarest and most disabling disease known to mankind. The disease progression is caused when connective tissue such as; muscle, tendons, or ligaments are slowly replaced by bone. Eventually, the additional bone formation outside the skeleton will constrict movement and imprison the body. The literature on fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is sparse, which could account for the extremely high rate of misdiagnoses of the disorder. An important implication of diagnosing the disorder are understanding the key characteristics at birth as well as recognizing the body swellings are not classified as tumors. Symptoms often cause confusion amongst physicians, however there are several ways to confirm a patient has fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva through distinctive characteristics, genetic testing, and diagnostic radiography. Fibrodysplasia …show more content…
Unfortunately, there are no know cures to cease the progression of the additional bone formation. Treatment options are symptomatic and receptive, and customized to each individual to ensure a comfortable life. Researchers are working diligently to find a solution to terminate the bone progression without causing any additional iatrogenic harm to the patient. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Disorder
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an extremely rare disorder that will eventually turn people into a human statue over time. According to International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA) fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is defined as, “One of the rarest, most disabling genetic conditions