Osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder in which bones break or fracture easily. Sometimes fractures (broken bones) happen for no known reason. OI can also cause weak muscles, brittle teeth, a curved spine, and hearing loss. OI is caused by one of several genes that aren't working properly. When these genes don't work, it affects how you make collagen, a protein that helps make bones strong. OI can range from mild to severe, and symptoms vary from person to person. A person may have just a few or as many as several hundred fractures in a lifetime.No single test can identify OI. Your doctor uses your medical and family history, physical exam, and imaging and lab tests to diagnose it. Your doctor may also test your collagen (from skin) or genes (from blood). There is no cure, but you can manage symptoms. Treatments include exercise, pain medicine, physical therapy, wheelchairs, braces, and surgery. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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30 weeks size mass per abdomen *Chief Complaints* 45 year old Para 2 with previous history of myomectomy presented with mass per abdomen and abdominal doscomfort. *History* 45 year female presented with mass per abdomen. She had two normal deliveries. History of myomectomy done for fibroid uterus 8 years back. Papers of surgery were not available. H/o heaviness in lower abdomen and discomfort. No history of heavy menstrual bleeding. *Vitals* Pulse 88/ min. BP 114/80 mmHg. *Physical Examination* Per abdomen . Mass palpable per abdomen around 30 weeks size of gravid uterus irregular , restricted mobility. Well defined margins, firm in consistency, non tender. No guarding/ rigidity/ free fluid. Per speculum examination revealed cervix and vagina normal. Per vaginal examination. Same mass felt per abdomen and multiple fibroids palpable in uterus on posterior wall and lateral walls *Investigations* Ultraound revealed multiple fibroids largest posterior wall fibroid 20*18 cm. *Diagnosis* Fibroid Uterus *Management* Patient underwent adhesiolysis followed by TAH + BSO. OT findings: Uterus irregularly enlarged to 30 weeks with multiple fibroids largest left postero lateral fibroid 20*18 cm. Dense adhesions noted between posterior wall of uterus and sigmoid and rectum. Also adhesions between left adnexa and left lateral pelvic wall. All adhesions were dissected using sharp dissection and Hysterectomy done.
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