Anaesthesia in myositis ossificans progressiva. A case report and clinical review.
An 18-year-old black youth with myositis ossificans progressiva recently underwent eye surgery. The clinical, laboratory and radiological findings are described. The problems associated with anaesthesia are presented and their management is discussed. The condition is briefly reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000601:surgery