AI Article Synopsis
- Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a connective tissue disorder known for causing bone fragility but also involves other systemic issues.
- The case report details an elderly patient who experienced acute chest pain and had symptoms like blue sclerae and multiple fractures, prompting an in-depth diagnostic process.
- Despite normal cardiac evaluations, the patient's complex medical history and physical signs highlighted the relevance of examining musculoskeletal factors in diagnosing hereditary conditions like OI.
Article Abstract
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) constitutes a complex connective tissue disorder extending beyond its hallmark bone fragility. This case report explores the intricate diagnostic journey involving an elderly patient with acute chest pain, blue sclerae, and multiple fractures. Despite a thorough cardiac evaluation yielding normal results, the complex medical history and phenotypic markers directed attention toward musculoskeletal factors, underlining the importance of comprehensive diagnostic approaches in hereditary conditions like OI.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10501879 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.43542 | DOI Listing |
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