J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1977 Aug;20(8):643-648.

Report of two Cases of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

• Sohn SO
• Shin KK
• Bai S
• Kim JS
• Lee JT

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.

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Female
Hernia, Inguinal
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Osteogenesis Imperfecta*
Osteogenesis*
Parturition
Ribs
Sclera
Skull
Spine
Thigh