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Myositis ossificans (MO) is a benign pseudotumor developing in muscles. It develops as a painful, tender, enlarging mass and can sometimes be mistaken for a soft tissue tumor. MO can be caused by trauma but may have no identifiable cause. Treatment is typically surgical removal of the tumor.
How do members experience myositis ossificans?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myositis ossificans*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for myositis ossificans*
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Myositis ossificans (MO) is a benign pseudotumor developing in muscles. It develops as a painful, tender, enlarging mass and can sometimes be mistaken for a soft tissue tumor. MO can be caused by trauma but may have no identifiable cause. Treatment is typically surgical removal of the tumor.
Common symptoms reported by people with myositis ossificans
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for myositis ossificans
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