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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. An unusual cause of restricted mandibular movement.

Authors :
Meij, EH
Becking, AG
Waal, I
Source :
Oral Diseases. Mar2006, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p204-207. 4p. 4 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A 9-year-old girl is presented who was initially misdiagnosed and finally diagnosed with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva only after presentation with progressive limitation of her mouth opening. The clinical, histopathological, and molecular biological aspects of this uncommon disorder will be discussed. Furthermore, dental and surgical guidelines will be described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Subjects :
*ORAL disease diagnosis
*RARE diseases
*ORAL manifestations of general diseases
*DISEASES in girls
*DENTAL care
*ORAL medicine
*HISTOPATHOLOGY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
1354523X
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Oral Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19714005
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-0825.2005.01171.x
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