Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8625028 | Bone | 2018 | 29 Pages |
Abstract
This autopsy case series provides valuable information about the underlying complications of FOP and contributes significantly to our knowledge of this rare yet debilitating disorder. Thoracic insufficiency syndrome, right heart dysfunction, widespread heterotopic ossification, spinal ligament ossification, and CNS malformations were clearly evident; however, most other non-bone tissues appeared to be spared from gross malformations. Finally, the ability to isolate live cells from cadaveric skin is an important technique that will facilitate future studies, particularly as induced pluripotent stem cells and other cell-based technologies evolve. This case series highlights the importance of post-mortem examinations and their contribution to our current knowledge of disease pathophysiology and comorbidities.
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Authors
Kelly L. Wentworth, Katherine Bigay, Tea V. Chan, Jennifer P. Ho, Blanca M. Morales, Joseph Connor, Erin Brooks, M. Shahriar Salamat, Henry Charles Sanchez, Geoffrey Wool, Robert J. Pignolo, Frederick S. Kaplan, Edward C. Hsiao,