Amber coloured tooth traslucency, blue sclerae and bone fragility and a history of pervious bone fractures are characteristic findings in_____________?
Correct answer: B. Osteogenesis imperfecta
- A. Osteoporosis
- B. Osteogenesis imperfecta
- C. Osteitis deformans
- D. Osteitis fibrosa cystic
Explanation
Osteogenesis imperfecta results from defective type I collagen and classically produces fragile bones, blue sclerae and opalescent or amber-translucent teeth. Osteoporosis causes reduced bone mass but does not characteristically cause blue sclerae or abnormal tooth translucency.
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