Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP; OMIM #135100) is an ultrarare genetic disorder characterised by congenital bilateral hallux valgus (CBHV), intermittent soft tissue swellings and progressive heterotopic ossification. We report a three-month-old girl with great toe abnormalities similar to FOP, in whom comprehensive clinical workup and genetic investigations illustrates an alternative diagnosis.
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