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Osteogenesis imperfecta

Case contributed by Baqar Hasan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Born by SVD presented to local GP with bowed legs and arms.

Patient Data

Age: 3 days
Gender: Male
x-ray

Xray shows multiple transverse fractures in femora, humeri and right 3rd, 4th and 6th posterior ribs. Liver and splenic shadows are enlarged.

Case Discussion

The child has blue sclera.

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