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Topic - Dx: Osteogenesis imperfecta :: Search Icon

History

Age: 26 :: Gender: man

Patient History

26 year old man arrived in ER following motor vehicle accident. CT scan of spine ordered to rule out fractures

Exam


Physical Exam and Laboratory

Non-contributory

Caption


Coronal :: CT - noncontrast :: ACR Code: 3.6

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Multilevel thoracic and lumbar spine wedge compression deformities.
Diffuse spinal osteopenia.
Evidene of vertebroplasy at two levels.

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Findings


Summary of Findings

Diffferential


Differential Diagnosis

• Osteoporosis
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Multiple myeloma
• Osteogenesis imperfecta

Diagnosis


Case Diagnosis

Dx: Osteogenesis imperfecta


Dx Confirmed by: Medical history and multiple prior imaging studies

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Followup


Followup and Treatment

No acute treatment required.

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TF Case Contributor Credits
Submitted by: Steven J Goldstein - Author Info
Case/Image Editor: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D. - Editor Info
Case Accepted: 2012-02-19 17:11:51-05 :: Revised: 2012-02-19 17:04:43.440061-05 :: Submitted: 2012-02-19 15:48:31.463458-05
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