Osteogenesis imperfecta- Levin type

Overview

A genetic bone disorder which causes fragile bones.

Symptoms

* Frequent jaw infections * Blue eyes * Brittle bones * Fractures

Causes

* 14q+ syndrome * 18p minus syndrome * 1q deletion * 1q terminal deletion * 2-methylbutyryl * Low bone mass * Osteoporosis * Osteomalacia * Rickets * Paget's disease of bone * Bone atrophy (see Bone symptoms) - from inactivity * Bone tumor * Bone cancer