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osteogenesis imperfecta type 3

info · Genetic · ICD-10: Q78.0

An osteogenesis imperfecta that is characterized by progressive limb and spinal deformity and normal sclerae and has_material_basis_in mutations in the COL1A1 gene on chromosome 17q21.33 or the COL1A2 gene on chromosome 7q21.3.

Signs and symptoms

  • Popcorn calcification
  • Tibial bowing
  • Severe generalized osteoporosis
  • Hearing impairment
  • Biconcave vertebral bodies
  • Protrusio acetabuli
  • Wide anterior fontanel
  • Decreased calvarial ossification
  • Disproportionate short-limb short stature
  • Recurrent fractures

Also known as: OI3; osteogenesis imperfecta type III; progressively deforming osteogenesis imperfecta with normal sclera