CASE 76
Courtesy of Beryl Benacerraf, MD.
Courtesy of Beryl Benacerraf, MD.
B = bladder; H = fetal head; P = placenta.
History: Several asymptomatic patients present for prenatal ultrasound imaging.
1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis of the bony abnormalities including the skull demineralization in Figure C? (Choose all that apply.)
B. Congenital hypophosphatasia
2. What is the underlying biochemical abnormality in osteogenesis imperfecta?
3. What is the general outcome of fetuses with osteogenesis imperfecta?
B. Mild affliction, osteoporosis
D. Range from mild affliction to early neonatal death
4. What is the basis of the classification system for osteogenesis imperfecta (types I through IV)?
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