TITLE:
Osteogenesis imperfecta and complications due to pelvic narrowing: case and review
AUTHORS:
Jakob Bie Granild-Jensen, Line Granild Bie Mertz, Soren Rittig, Gratien Andersen, John Rosendahl Oestergaard
KEYWORDS:
Acetabular Protrusion; Bisphosphonate; Constipation; Deep Venous Thrombosis; Hydronephrosis; Pelvis
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.1 No.4,
December
28,
2011
ABSTRACT: We describe a case of pelvic narrowing in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) type III and complications consisting of deep venous thrombosis, hydronephrosis and faeculomas. The literature is reviewed and the management is discussed. Conclusion: Monitoring of OI type III patients for pelvic narrowing and complications is recommended.