Radiological "metamorphosis" in a patient with severe congenital osteogenesis imperfecta.

doi:10.1007/BF02009659

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Radiological "metamorphosis" in a patient with severe congenital osteogenesis imperfecta.

European journal of pediatrics - 1 Mar 1990

Pendola F, Borrone C, Filocamo M, Lituania M, Steinmann B, Superti-Furga A

Abstract excerpt

Congenital osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) was diagnosed by ultrasound in a 31-week-old fetus, and the diagnosis confirmed after delivery by caesarean section at week 36. The baby survived the neonatal period, but failed to thrive, had recurrent respiratory infections and ultimately died at 8 months...

Topics

Collagen
Cyanogen Bromide
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Mutation
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Peptide Fragments
Pregnancy
Radiography

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