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A case of extraordinary exostoses on the back of a boy.
Publication Details
Phil. Trans., 41, 369-70. 1740 CE.
Probably the earliest description of myositis ossificans progressiva. Freke was a friend of Fielding, who mentioned him in Tom Jones.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #4731 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/1271 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-case-of-extraordinary-exostoses-on-the-back-of-a-boy |