| A Case of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. |
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Sang Wook Song, Hu Seok Jung, Kyung Tae Kim, Jung Hee Lee |
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Department of Pediatrics,St, Benedict Hospital, Busan,Korea |
| 선천성 골형성 부전증 1례 |
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송상욱, 정구석, 김경태, 이정희 |
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부산성분도병원 소아과 |
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| Abstract |
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Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited disorder of connective tissue that affects the skeleton, ligaments, skin, sclera and dentin. We experienced a 2 month old female infant of osteogenesis imperfecta. The present case showed failure to thrive, multiple fracture of the bone, thinning of cortex, osteoporosis, blue sclera, high-arched palate and craniotabes. For the treatment of the fracture of right femur, Bryant traction and long leg splint were
done.
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| Key Words:
Osteogenesis imperfecta |
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