A Case of Soft Tissue Ossifications: A Case Report. Issue 2 (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arrigoni, Paolo; Minen, Alessandro
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 9:Issue 2(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00287
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A patient who had previously been diagnosed with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva was seen for hip pain and progressive soft tissue ossifications. Through a careful clinical examination, by which a subtype of brachydactyly was noted, the Albright hereditary osteodystrophy phenotype was recognized, and a new diagnosis of pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism was established. This paucisymptomatic condition often remains unidentified; however, its transmission can lead to more potentially serious diseases. Conclusions: A careful diagnostic process, including physical examination, is essential. Even if advanced tests exist, small clinical findings can lead to the proper conclusion. In our case, a finger pointed us in the right direction.