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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Language: | English |
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2012-11-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Radiology |
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Online Access: | https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/261 |