Osteogenesis imperfecta type V

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Alternate names[edit | edit source]

OI type 5; Type V OI; OI type V; OI with calcification in interosseous membranes

Definition[edit | edit source]

Osteogenesis imperfecta type V is a moderate type of osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder characterized by increased bone fragility, low bone mass and susceptibility to bone fractures with variable severity. OI type V is characterized by mild to moderate short stature, dislocation of the radial head, mineralized interosseous membranes, hyperplasic callus, white sclera and no dentinogenesis imperfecta.

Epidemiology[edit | edit source]

To date 47 cases have been reported.

Cause[edit | edit source]

The causal gene for OI type V is not known.

Inheritance[edit | edit source]

Autosomal dominant pattern, a 50/50 chance.

Transmission is thought to be autosomal dominant.

Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]

For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed.

5%-29% of people have these symptoms

1%-4% of people have these symptoms

  • Anterior radial head dislocation
  • Blue sclerae(Whites of eyes are a bluish-gray color)
  • Hyperextensibility at elbow
  • Hyperextensibility of the finger joints(Finger joint hyperextensibility)
  • Pes planus(Flat feet)
  • Triangular face(Face with broad temples and narrow chin)

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Osteogenesis imperfecta type V is a rare disease.


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