Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Autosomal dominant COLLAGEN DISEASES resulting from defective biosynthesis of COLLAGEN TYPE I and characterized by brittle, osteoporotic, and easily fractured bones. It may also present with blue sclerae, loose joints, and imperfect dentin formation. There are four major types, I-IV.

Also Known As:

Lobstein Disease; Fragilitas Ossium; Lobstein's Disease; Disease, Lobstein; Disease, Lobstein's; Lobsteins Disease; Ossiums, Fragilitas

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Musculoskeletal Diseases: 87

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Bone Diseases: 2533

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Developmental Bone Diseases: 61

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Osteochondrodysplasias: 387

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: 1063

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 449

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Inborn Genetic Diseases: 578

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: 1063

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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

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Connective Tissue Diseases: 1692

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Collagen Diseases: 549

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: 1063

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