Osteogenesis imperfecta

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Known case of osteogenesis imperfecta to rule out recent acute fractures.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

All visualized bones appear osteopenic. Long bones are deformed with multiple osseous fractures of varying ages. The spine appears scoliotic as well as porotic. Radiographic findings are in-keeping with osteogenesis imperfecta.

Case Discussion

Follow-up of known case of osteogenesis imperfecta.

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