Title of article :
Stone Man: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Mortazavi, Hamed Department of Oral Medicine - Faculty of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Eshghpour, Majid Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Faculty of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Niknami, Mahdi Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - Faculty of Dentistry - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Saeedi, Morteza Department of Neurology - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare hereditary connective tissue disease characterized by the progressive ectopic ossification of ligaments, tendons, and facial and skeletal muscles throughout life. Symptoms begin in childhood as localized soft tissue swellings. Immobility and articular dysfunction appear with involvement of the spine and proximal extremities. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a critical component involved in the maxillofacial region, resulting in severe limitation of masticatory function, although TMJ involvement is rare. The aim of this article is to present a 28-year-old man with dental problems and slowly progressive limitation of motion in the jaw, knees, shoulders and hips as well as neck distortion.
Keywords :
Myositis Ossificans , Ossification , Heterotopic , Complications
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
