Osteogenesis Imperfecta. A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.61651/rped.2014v67n4p223-226Keywords:
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Congenital Abnormalities, Infant, NewbornAbstract
Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic collagen disease that causes impairment of various tissues and bone fragility, causing pathological fractures. Report: Male neonate 6 days old, preterm of 36 weeks, eutocic delivery, from Huamachuco, was admitted with fever and shortness of limbs. On examination, fever (39°C), shortening of limbs, irritability and generalized hypotonia was found. Radiologically, multiple fractures are observed on all the body. He is hospitalized with a diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfect and neonatal sepsis. Discussion: Neonate who is admitted with neonatal sepsis because of risk factors and clinical manifestations; in order to know the cause of sepsis, laboratory and radiological examinations were ordered, demonstrating bone density loss, no fresh fractures and shortening of upper and lower limbs, getting the diagnose of Osteogenesis Imperfect.
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