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ba0002p168 | (1) | ICCBH2013

Osteogenesis imperfecta: diagnostic difficulties due to clinical symptoms diversity: the results of own studies

Rusinska Agnieszka , Jakubowska-Pietkiewicz Elzbieta , Michalus Izabela , Kurnatowska Olga , Rychlowska Ewa , Golec Joanna , Chlebna-Sokol Danuta

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic bone dysplasia characterized by recurrent fractures and reduced bone mineral density. The severity of its symptoms varied from very mild to severe, which strongly affect the quality of life and cause premature death.The aim of the study is to compare the clinical symptoms of different types of osteogenesis imperfecta and to present diagnostic difficulties based on the analysis of our patients.</p...