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Osteogenesis imperfecta and keratoconus in an Italian family

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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited disorder of connective tissue involving genes encoding the synthesis of type 1 collagen.[1] Its clinical presentation can vary widely and may include blue scleras… Click to show full abstract

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited disorder of connective tissue involving genes encoding the synthesis of type 1 collagen.[1] Its clinical presentation can vary widely and may include blue scleras (Figure 1), bone fractures, the patient being of short stature, joint and skin laxity, hearing loss and dentition problems...

Keywords: imperfecta keratoconus; italian family; osteogenesis imperfecta; osteogenesis; keratoconus italian

Journal Title: Clinical and Experimental Optometry
Year Published: 2018

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