DIFFICULTIES IN EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF MYOSITIS OSSIFICANS

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Abstract
Myositis ossificans is a benign condition in which there is degeneration of muscle and connective tissue, followed by replacement of these structures with a cellular fibrous tissue that eventually becomes ossified. The usual case of myositis ossificans circumscripta has a definite history of injury to the involved part, followed by pain and swelling in that area. Finally, after several weeks, the typical cloud-like formation of calcified tissue is seen in the muscle mass adjacent to the bone. Ordinarily there is little difficulty in diagnosing this condition. In the atypical case, however, the diagnosis may become difficult. This case was such a problem. Because of this patient's unusual history and symptoms and because of the problems involved in the differential diagnosis, we feel justified in reporting this case REPORT OF A CASE An 8-year-old boy was brought to our office March 10, 1951, for routine orthopedic examination. He was under treatment

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