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Case Reports
. 2006;60(1):51-3.

[Hearing loss in osteogenesis imperfecta--casuistic demonstration]

[Article in Polish]
Małgorzata Maria Topolska  1
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  • PMID: 16821542
Case Reports

[Hearing loss in osteogenesis imperfecta--casuistic demonstration]

[Article in Polish]
Małgorzata Maria Topolska. Otolaryngol Pol. 2006.

Abstract

Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorders of connective tissue. Hearing loss has been repeatedly reported as a major syndrome of osteogenesis imperfecta. The hearing loss in OI is predominantly of the conductive type.

Material and methods: The family (mother and two daughters) suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta are presented.

Results: Audiological examination is presented. It revealed various types of hearing loss in members of family (conductive, sensorineural, mixed).

Conclusions: On this example variety of hearing problems in this disease are demonstrated. Etiology and classification of osteogenesis imperfecta, clinical proceeding and treatment are presented.

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