A RARE CASE OF OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA TYPE III
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) the most common genetic cause of osteoporosis is a generalized disorder of connective tissue, characterized by increased bone fragility, low bone mass, recurrent fractures & numerous extraosseous features with unusual presentations. We report a case of 7 year old female child presenting with respiratory distress with bowing of limb. This case is presented for its rarity.
Authors and Affiliations
Nagaraj MV| MD Post Graduate, Department of paediatrics, Meenakshi Medical College & Research Institute, Enathur Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India, Corresponding author email: drnagarajmv@gmail.com, Jehangir HM| Professor and HOD, Department of paediatrics, Meenakshi Medical College & Research Institute, Enathur Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India
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