Mesh term Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Browse to parent terms:Collagen Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Osteochondrodysplasias
Description
COLLAGEN DISEASES characterized by brittle, osteoporotic, and easily fractured bones. It may also present with blue sclerae, loose joints, and imperfect dentin formation. Most types are autosomal dominant and are associated with mutations in COLLAGEN TYPE I.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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