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Rajniti Prasad1, Biswanath Basu, Utpal Kant Singh

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, 7FF, Kabir Colony, BHU, Varanasi-221005, Varanasi, 221005, India.

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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic disorder causing brittle bones, is usually linked to COL1A1/COL1A2 gene mutations. This report details a rare case of OI associated with partial trisomy 15.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the most prevalent genetic cause of osteoporosis, characterized by bone fragility and fractures.
  • Mutations in COL1A1 and COL1A2 genes are identified in the majority of OI cases.
  • Partial trisomy 15 has not been previously implicated in OI etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in a pediatric patient.
  • To investigate the association between OI and partial trisomy 15.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 3-month-old infant diagnosed with OI.
  • Genetic analysis to identify chromosomal abnormalities.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with clinical features consistent with OI.
  • Genetic testing revealed an unusual association with partial trisomy 15.

Conclusions:

  • This case highlights a novel potential genetic contributor to Osteogenesis imperfecta.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the role of partial trisomy 15 in OI pathogenesis.