Perinatal lethal osteogenesis imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous group of genetic bone disorders that are characterised by decreased bone mass, increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures. The severe, perinatal lethal form (Type II) (OMIM 166210) is characterised by bone fragility, with perinatal fractu...

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Main Author: Shahida Moosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2012-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Radiology
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Online Access:https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/261