The milder forms of OI may be difficult to diagnose in a baby. He or she will examine your baby, looking for signs and symptoms of OI. Your baby's healthcare provider will ask questions about your baby's medical history, your family and pregnancy history, and your baby's current symptoms. How is osteogenesis imperfecta diagnosed in a child? Always see your child's healthcare provider for a diagnosis.

The symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta may look like other medical conditions. Symptoms of OI include:Д«one deformities, such as bowing of the legsДiscoloration of the white of the eye (sclera), may be blue or gray in color The symptoms of OI vary greatly within and between types. What are the symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta in a child? Because of the defect, there is not enough collagen. Collagen is a main part of connective tissue that connects and supports the whole body, including the bones.

Most babies with OI have a defect of one of two genes. Or the gene can be passed on from an unexplained change (spontaneous mutation) of a gene. OI is passed on through the genes.В The different types are passed on in different ways.В The gene may be inherited from one or both parents. What causes osteogenesis imperfecta in a child? Very soft bones and severe growth problems. Also common to have shorter than normal upper arm and thighbones. It is common to have shorter than normal height. Type VII.В May be like type IV or type II. It is common to have enlarged thickened areas (hypertrophic calluses) in the areas where large bones are fractured The bones of the arms and legs may not be straight. He or she may not have any fractures until crawling or walking. A baby with type IV may be diagnosed at birth. Type IV.В Symptoms are between mild and severe. These symptoms are different in each baby. A baby may also have a larger than normal head, a triangle-shaped face, a deformed chest and spine, and breathing and swallowing problems. At birth, a baby may have slightly shorter arms and legs than normal and arm, leg, and rib fractures. Type III.В Most severe type in babies who donвЂ™t die as newborns. A baby with type II OI usually dies within weeks of birth He or she may also have a low birth weightВ and lungs that are not well developed. He or she may be born with fractured bones. A baby has very short arms and legs, a small chest, and soft skull. About 50% of all affected children have this type. These include findings on X-rays and other imaging tests. They are based on the type of inheritance (see below), and signs and symptoms. The types vary greatly, both within and between types. There are at least 8 different types of the disease. Signs and symptoms may range from mild to severe. A child born with OI may haveВ soft bones that break (fracture) easily, bones that are not formed normally, and other problems. It is also known as brittle bone disease. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth. What is osteogenesis imperfecta in children?

Type 3