Page 1 of 1: ortho : osteogenesis imperfecta

rsvv79 · Credits: 4954 My Scrapbook

not asso with osteogenesis imperfecta
1.blue sclera
2.cataract
3.deafness
4.fractures

drsmita_s · Credits: 18609 My Scrapbook

in osteogenesis imperfecta, there is a defect in type 1 collagen syntheseis, so, where is question of cataract? rest all are the features.

tini · Credits: 1183 My Scrapbook

me too for cataract.

rushikeshkute · Credits: 700 My Scrapbook My Reading List 2 Books

it is cataract,what about deafness which type

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It usually begins in 2nd decade..

It may be conductive, sensorinueral or mixed type..

It is present most commoly in type I OI & is not seen in type II OI..

Reference: Harrison's..

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Significant hearing loss has been reported in approximately 50% of people with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)........................ While not everyone who has OI develops hearing loss, the incidence is much higher than in the general population........................... .
Environmental factors can contribute to hearing loss in a person with OI..................... These include loud noises, head injuries and infection.
Hearing loss can start at any time but among people who have OI the loss often starts at an earlier ag

There are two main types of hearing loss: conductive and sensorineural. Both types of hearing loss can occur with all types of OI...........
OI related hearing loss can occur at any age, including childhood

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