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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Multimedia
Updated: Oct 15, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: Acute fractures are observed in the radius and ulna. Multiple fractures can be seen in the ribs. Old healing humeral fracture with callus formation is observed. |
![]() | Media file 2: Beaded ribs. Multiple fractures are seen in the long bones of the upper extremities. |
![]() | Media file 3: Wormian bones are present in the skull. |
![]() | Media file 4: This newborn has bilateral femoral fractures. |
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References
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Keywords
osteogenesis imperfecta, OI, fragile bone disease, brittle bones, brittle bone disease, broken bones, osteoporosis, bone fragility, syndromes resembling osteogenesis imperfecta, SROI, osteochondrodysplasia, osteoporosis, rhizomelia, aspirin-responsible expansile bone disease, osteoporosis pseudoglioma syndrome, Cole-Carpenter syndrome, craniosynostosis, ocular proptosis, hydrocephalus, Bruck syndrome, deafness, progeria, cleidocranial dysplasia, Menkes syndrome, cutis laxa, Cheney syndrome, pyknodysostosis, dentinogenesis imperfecta, kyphoscoliosis, hearing loss, premature arcus senilis, easy bruising, pulmonary hypoplasia, vertigo, hypercalciuria








Multimedia: Osteogenesis Imperfecta