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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