Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

ICD-10: 4B41.0MeSH: D009221ORPHA: 337

Overview

An extremely rare genetic condition where muscle and connective tissue gradually turn to bone, forming a second skeleton. Caused by mutations in the ACVR1 gene. Affects approximately 1 in 2 million people worldwide with no ethnic or geographical predisposition.

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Ectopic ossificationLimitation of joint mobilitySubcutaneous noduleAbnormal hallux morphologyFused cervical vertebraeSpinal rigidityAbnormal vertebral morphologyAbnormality of the first metatarsal boneShort halluxEctopic ossification in muscle tissueEctopic ossification in ligament tissueOsteochondromaHearing impairmentAbnormal thumb morphologyHip dysplasiaAlopeciaRespiratory insufficiencyScoliosisIncreased susceptibility to fracturesAbnormal femoral neck morphologyAplasia/Hypoplasia of the phalanges of the halluxClinodactylyHip painNephrolithiasisLymphedemaFailure to thriveHallux valgusDeep venous thrombosisEnchondromaSynostosis of jointsGlaucomaIntellectual disabilitySeizureAnemiaDelayed skeletal maturation

Classification & Codes

ICD-10 Code

4B41.0

MeSH Code

D009221

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:337
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
ICD-104B41.0
MeSHD009221
OrphanetORPHA:337
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record35 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/21/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO