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Osteogenesis imperfecta
What is Osteogenesis imperfecta?
A rare, genetic, primary bone dysplasias characterized by increased bone fragility, low bone mass, and susceptibility to bone fractures. The clinical severity is heterogeneous.
Other condition names
Brittle bone disease
Glass bone disease
Lobstein disease
OI
Osteopsathyrosis
Porak and Durante disease
Inheritance type
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive
Prevalence
Worldwide: 1-5 in 10,000
Age of Onset
All ages
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