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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1985;28(1):90-94. Published online January 31, 1985.

A Case of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Sang Wook Song, Hu Seok Jung, Kyung Tae Kim, Jung Hee Lee

¹Department of Pediatrics,St, Benedict Hospital, Busan,Korea

Abstract

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.

Keywords :Osteogenesis imperfecta