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Location: http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Osteogenesis%20Imperfecta
Description: Synonyms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Brittle Bone Disease
Ekman-Lobstein Disease
Lobstein Disease (Type I)
OI
Vrolik Disease (Type II)
Disorder Subdivisions
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type I
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type II
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV
General Discussion
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of rare disorders affecting the connective tissue and characterized by extremely fragile bones that break or fracture easily (brittle bones), often without apparent cause. The specific symptoms and physical findings associated with OI vary greatly from case to case. The severity of OI also varies greatly, even among individuals of the same family. OI may be a mild disorder or may result in severe complications. Four main types of OI have been identified. OI type I is the most common and the mildest form of the disorder. OI type II is the most severe. In most cases, the various forms of osteogenesis imperfecta are inherited as autosomal dominant traits.
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Added: Sun Dec 10 2006