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(4) | | | | Note this child's blue schlera. This occurs in a condition called osteogenesis imperfecta or fragilitas osseum. These patients have very brittle bones due to a lack of collagen. They usually present with a history of multiple fractures which unite, but often result in deformities. The younger the age of onset of osteogenesis imperfecta, the more severe is the disease likely to be. | | | | | Next > | | | | Slides 1-25 l Slides 26-50 l Slides 51-75 l Slides 76-100 l Slides 101-125 l Slides 126-150 Slides 151-175 l Slides 176-200 l Slides 201-225 l Slides 226-250 | |
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