A Rare Case of Heterotopic Ossification in a Newborn: A Case Report

A Rare Case of Heterotopic Ossification in a Newborn: A Case Report

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the growth of bone in soft tissue, and can be broadly classified into neurogenic, genetic and traumatic causes. The pathophysiology of HO remains unknown. This disorder is extremely rare in infants and can mimic or coexist with thrombophlebitis, cellulitis or osteomy...

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Main Authors: Khoo SS, Felix LYS, L Azura, Manmohan S, Jeffry A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2012-07-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Subjects:
heterotopic classification
newborn
Online Access:http://www.morthoj.org/2012/v6n2/Heterotopic-Ossification-in-a-Newborn.pdf

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