Журнал клинических случаев

First Reported Case of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Dalal A Bubshait and Ammar K Al- Omran

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a rare Autosomal Dominant disease that is characterized by deep ossification that ankyloses joints. The diagnosis confusion and the treatment dilemma are discussed in this case report of a 3 year old Saudi male. Literature review revealed that no FOP cases reported in Saudi Arabia. This case report is the first documentation of FOP in Saudi Arabia and reviews the literature for the latest treatment protocol.