A Case of Myositis Ossificans Progressiva

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 9(3); 1991 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 1991;9(3): 374-379.

진행성 화골성 근염 1례

유경무, 고현윤,허진도,조영덕,허방,허만하

고신대학교 내과, 재활의학, 진단방사선과, 병리학.

A Case of Myositis Ossificans Progressiva

Kyung Mu Yoo, M.D, Hyun Yoon Ko, M.D.*, Jin Do Huh, M.D.** Young Duk Joh, M.D.**, Bang Hur M.D.***, Man Ha Huh, M.D.***

Dep. Of Internal Medicine, Kosin Medical College Dep. Of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kosin Medical College* Dep. Of Diagnostic Radiology, Kosin Medical College** Dep. Of Pathology, Kosin Medical College***

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.