Osteogenesis Imperfecta: An Uncommon Association with Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus

Authors

  • K Chatterjee Calcutta Medical College
  • S Dolui Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital
  • S Das B C Roy Children Hospital
  • A Paul Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i1.6692

Keywords:

osteogenesis imperfecta, types, hydrocephalus, deafness

Abstract

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a generalised disorder of connective tissue presenting with fragile bones, blue sclera and early deafness. Hydrocephalus is usually associated with type 2 OI. Here we present a rare case of noncommunicating hydrocephalus and patent foramen ovale in type 3 OI.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i1.6692

J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013;33(1):63-65

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Author Biographies

K Chatterjee, Calcutta Medical College

MD Resident

S Dolui, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital

Assistant Professor

S Das, B C Roy Children Hospital

MD Resident

A Paul, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

MD Resident

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Published

2013-06-15

How to Cite

Chatterjee, K., Dolui, S., Das, S., & Paul, A. (2013). Osteogenesis Imperfecta: An Uncommon Association with Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 33(1), 63–65. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i1.6692

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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