title: [Myositis ossificans circumscripta, an unusual location: about a case and review of the literature].
abstract: Myositis ossificans circumscripta (MOC) is a rare condition characterized by nontumoral heterotopic ossification of the soft tissues. This condition affects young subjects, occurring mainly after trauma. It is ubiquitous, predominantly located in girdles and limbs. We report the case of a young patient with paravertebral MOC without traumatic context; the aim of this study was to recall diagnostic criteria and imaging aspects.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
authors.forename: Ikram
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Taam
authors.affiliation: Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
authors.forename: Khouloud
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Boussouni
authors.affiliation: Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
authors.forename: Bouchaib
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Redouane
authors.affiliation: Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
authors.forename: Touriya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Amil
authors.affiliation: Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
authors.forename: Rachida
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saouab
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology
keywords: MRI; Myositis ossificans; paravertebral