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KMID : 0378019700130020092
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New Medical Journal
1970 Volume.13 No. 2 p.92 ~ p.95
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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Abstract
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The Osteogenesis Imperfecta is characterized by fragility of bone, as manifested by the occur i4ce of numerous fractures when minimal force is applied to the bones.
Blue scleras, otosclerosis, and relaxed ligaments may also be associated with the condition.
Its etiology is unknown- but abnormal genesis ~,of bone appears to be a developmental defect of the mesenchyme.
Osteogenesis imperfecta(tarda form), in a 25 year old unmarried woman, is presented with a review of the literature.
Chief complaints are stunted growth, bowing deformities of the both lower extremities and weak muscles.
X-ray showed severe bowing of both femurs and tibiae, and mild -osteoporosis throughout the whole skeleton.
But other typical feature of this condition, such as deafness and blue sclera, are not found in this case.
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