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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1977;20(8):644-648. Published online August 31, 1977.

Report of two Cases of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Soon Ok Sohn¹, Kyong Kyun Shin¹, Seockoo Bai¹, Jong Soo Kim¹, Jong Tae Lee²

¹Department of Pediatrics, WonJu Christian Hospital, College of medicine Yonsei University, Korea.
²Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Severance Hospital, Korea.

Abstract

Two cases of congenital osteogenesis imperfecta were presented with review of literatures. Summary of the two cases were as follows; Case I:A 22day old female newborn has had problems of curved both thigh, short extreremities and irritability following manipulations since birth. Roentgenographical study showed multiple deformities at skull, spine, ribs and abnormal healing process/ Case II: A 5 month old male infant has had problems of growth retardation and limitation of movemenrs of the lower estremities since birth. He had blue sclera and both inguinal hernia. His bone X-ray findings were similar, but severe than cause I. Laboratory data of both cases were within normal limits.

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