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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
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A connective tissue disorder in which bone grows in tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

The Skeleton Key
Feature article describes fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, its possible treatments, and research. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Assoc.
Site offers information, news, support, resources. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Conference
Contents of a conference held May 7-10, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Includes videos of presentations.

FOP e.V.
Forderverein fur Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva-Erkrante (information in German).

NORD: Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Brief definition from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).

BBC Horizon: Skeleton Key
Summary of a TV program about FOP and research about it. This program was aired on the BBC (U.K.) and on Discovery Health Channel (U.S.).

ABCNEWS.com: Turning to Bone
Associated Press article about FOP and current research.

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