Osteogenesis imperfecta in Kweneng-district (Botswana).
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare disorder with a prevalence of 1 per 20,000 to 60,000 births in Western countries; the prevalence in Botswana maybe higher. In this report two patients with this disorder are described and discussed. The importance of early detection and proper management during infancy and childhood is emphasized in order to improve the quality of life.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001902:Botswana; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010013:Osteogenesis Imperfecta / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree