Bone Abstracts

Background: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder with low bone mass and bone fragility. Type VII OI is one of the autosomal recessive subtypes and clinically moderate to lethal. It is caused by mutations in the cartilage associated protein (CRTAP) gene. Currently <20 mutations are known.Case description: An 11-year-old Iraqi female was referred to our hospital after immigration to Finland. She had suffered numerous peripheral a...