Garrido-Rojo R, Fuertes-Lanzuela M, Simón-Pérez V, Deserio-Cuesta JA, García-Chamorro M, Salom-Taverner M

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: myositis ossificans (MO) is described as a non-neoplasic heterotopic bone formation at soft tissues and muscle. It is a rare entity in children, but it must be included within the differential diagnosis of a malignant tumor or an infection. Material and methods: the objective of this retrospective study is to describe three clinical cases of circumscribed myositis ossificans; the first one is a 10-year-old girl with a post-traumatic cervical injury, the second one is an 11-year-old boy with an atraumatic-type distal thigh injury, and the third one is an 8-year-old boy with a post-traumatic right thigh tumor. Results: the diagnosis was made on the basis of the clinical presentation, radiologic imaging and histopathological findings. The results obtained by conservative treatment were good in all cases, with resolution of pain and progressive reduction in size of lesions, without registering complications during follow-up. Conclusion: myositis ossificans is a rare entity, whose diagnosis is usually complex and may require a multidisciplinary team, and whose prognosis is nevertheless favorable.

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