X-ray Diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta:A Report of 10 Cases and Literature Review
- VernacularTitle:成骨不全症的X线诊断(附10例报告及文献复习)
- Author:
Weiguo CHEN
;
Chantao HUANG
;
Xin LIAO
;
Yong CHEN
;
Qian TU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
osteogenesis imperfecta;
radiography
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
1992;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss the X-ray appearances of osteogenesis imperfecta.Methods The clinical and radiological manifestations of osteogenesis imperfecta in 10 child-patients were studied retrospectively.Results ①The change of osseous density:generalized osteoporosis with abnormal fragility of bone;②According to the abnormal contour of limbs bone,the patterns of lesions(10 cases) were categorized to four subtypes including long and thin type(3 cases),stumpy type(3 cases),pocketed and swelled lesions(2 cases) and blended appearances(2 cases);③Among the 10 cases,the lesions complicated by arthropathy were seen in 5 cases;④complicated by abnormal spines in 5 cases,pelvis deformity in 3 cases,chest deformity in 4 cases.Conclusion Radiological manifestations have certain clinical value in the diagnosis and typing of osteogenesis imperfecta.
