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osteogenesis imperfecta type 4

info · Genetic · ICD-10: Q78.0

An osteogenesis imperfecta that is characterized by bone fragility and normal sclerae and has_material_basis_in dominantly inherited mutations in the COL1A1 gene on chromosome 17q21.33 or the COL1A2 gene on chromosome 7q21.3.

Signs and symptoms

  • Otosclerosis
  • Hearing impairment
  • Scoliosis
  • Biconcave flattened vertebrae
  • Femoral bowing present at birth, straightening with time
  • Short stature
  • Bowing of limbs due to multiple fractures
  • Blue sclerae
  • Kyphosis
  • Dentinogenesis imperfecta

Also known as: OI4; osteogenesis imperfecta type IV; osteogenesis imperfecta with normal sclera