International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

A rare case of osteogenesis imperfecta type III

  • Author:
  • MV Nagaraj, HM Jehangir
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 176 to 178

Department of paediatrics, Meenakshi Medical College & Research Institute, Enathur Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding author email: drnagarajmv@gmail.com

Online published on 15 January, 2014.

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.

Keywords

Osteogenesis imperfecta, Multiple malunited fractures, Recurrent respiratory infections, Chest wall deformity