Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
FOP
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📋Overview
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive heterotopic ossification, where soft connective tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments gradually turn into bone outside the normal skeleton. It is caused by mutations in the ACVR1 gene. FOP is the preferred modern term; older or less precise terms include myositis ossificans progressiva.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0016037ICD-10-CM
M61.1M61.10
MeSH
D009221
SNOMED CT (US)
82725007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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