Korean J Perinatol.  1997 Mar;8(1):55-59.

A Case of Perinatal Lethal Osteogeenesis Imperfecta

• Jang SL
• Cho YS
• Kim BW
• Hong SR
• Park JY
• Park YJ
• Lee JH

Abstract

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare congenital disease. It is a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders characterized by multiple bone fracture, blue sclera, hearing loss, abnormalities of dentition and widespread connective tissue ahnormality. We experienced a case of osteogenesis imperfecta diagnosed in utero by ultrasonogram and confirmed hy postnatal radiograph after delivery. We present the case with a hrief review of the literature.

Keyword

Osteogenesis imperfecta

MeSH Terms

Connective Tissue
Dentition
Fractures, Bone
Hearing Loss
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Sclera
Ultrasonography