Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a progressive and permanently disabling disorder of extraskeletal ossification characterized by episodic and painful flare-ups and irreversible heterotopic ossification in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Given the heterogeneity of disease presentation, FOP may be misdiagnosed as cancer or fibrosis, leading physicians to order biopsies which can exacerbate the growth of the FOP bone. Malformed toes or thumbs help distinguish this rare disorder from other skeletal problems. With a prevalence of approximately 1.3 individuals per million lives, increasing clinician awareness of signs and symptoms for an early diagnosis is key to helping control clinical manifestations.
In this live CME-accredited presentation, two FOP experts and prominent research leaders will discuss strategies for improving early detection of FOP by recognizing clinical signs and symptoms, review the genetics and causes associated with the disease, and provide the latest clinical trial data describing potential treatments for the prevention of heterotopic ossification (HO) in patients with FOP.
You must be registered for the ASBMR annual meeting to attend this presentation.
Schedule |
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| * Times are EST | |
| 12:35 PM | Registration and Luncheon |
| 12:45 PM | Welcome, Disclosures, Supporter Acknowledgement |
| 12:50 PM |
Clinical Presentation: Signs, Symptoms, Genetics
Triggers of Episodic Events |
| 01:35 PM | Audience Q&A |
| 01:45 PM | Adjourn |
Matthew Drake, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition
Department of Internal Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN, USA
Angela M. Cheung, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Professor of Medicine
KY and Betty Ho Chair in Integrative Medicine
University of Toronto Division of General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology
Department of Medicine and Joint Department of Medical Imaging
University Health Network and Sinai Health System
Senior Scientist
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute and Schroeder Arthritis Institute
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Postmenopausal and Musculoskeletal Health
Toronto, ON, Canada
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