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1
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What is the pathogenesis of osteogenesis imperfecta?

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Defect of organisation/maturation of type I collagen

2
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Is osteogenesis imperfecta autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive?

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Autosomal dominant

3
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Give some signs and symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta

A

Multiple fragility fractures
Blue sclerae
Hearing loss
Gracile bones on x-ray

4
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How is osteogenesis imperfecta treated?

A

Splintage
Traction
Surgical stabilisation

5
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What is the pathogenesis of achondroplasia?

A

Genetic error causes abnormal bone/connective tissue development

6
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The majority of achondroplasia is sporadic. True/false?

A

True

7
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What are the signs and symptoms of achondroplasia?

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Disproportionately short limbs
Prominent forehead
Wide nose
Joint laxity

8
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How is achondroplasia treated?

A

Supportively - prevent spinal cord compression/joint instability

9
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Connective tissue disorders are a genetic disorder of what type collagen?

A

Type I

10
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What is the pathogenesis of Marfan’s syndrome?

A

Mutation of the fibrillin gene causes excess elastin

11
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Give some signs and symptoms of Marfan’s syndrome

A
Tall stature
Disproportionately long limbs
Ligamentous laxity
High arched palate
Scoliosis
Heart defects
12
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What is the pathogenesis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?

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Abnormal collagen and elastin formation

13
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Is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive?

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Autosomal dominant

14
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What are the signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?

A

Joint hypermobility and dislocations
Vascular fragility
Scoliosis

15
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Muscular dystrophies have what pattern of inheritance?

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X-linked recessive

16
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What is the pathogenesis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

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Defective dystrophin gene causes defective calcium transport

17
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What are the signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

A

Gower’s manoeuvre
Progressive muscle weakness
Death in early 20s

18
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How is Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosed?

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Raised serum creatinine phosphokinase

Muscle biopsy