Osteogenesis imperfecta type 4

Osteogenesis imperfecta type 4

Definition

Osteogenesis imperfecta type IV is a moderate type of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic disorder characterized by increased bone fragility, low bone mass and susceptibility to bone fractures. Patients with type IV have moderately short stature, mild to moderate scoliosis, grayish or white sclera, and dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI).

Also known as OI type 4, OI4, osteogenesis imperfecta type IV — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone element Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone element Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Connective tissue Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0