Others - Myositis Ossificans, Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Caffey Disease

Myositis Ossificans

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What are the types of myositis ossificans?

• 2 forms
• Myositis Ossificans Circumscripta = Post traumatic/ more common
• Myositis Ossificans Progressiva (aka Fibrodysplasia/ Stoneman) = Rare injerited condition with progressive fibrosis of muscles, ligaments tendons ➔ fatal

Osteopoikilosis

Melorheostosis

• Uncommon, sporadic hyperostotic condition
• Hallmark: flowing pattern of sclerotic cortical dysplasia that resembles melting candle wax

Caffey Disease (infantile cortical hyperostosis)

• Benign rare proliferating bone disease affecting infants