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Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Pregnancy. Case Report

Authors :
Lyra, Ticiana Goyanna
Pinto, Vanessa Alves Fernandes
Ivo, Fábio André Barbosa
Nascimento, Jedson dos Santos
Source :
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology; May-June 2010, Vol. 60 Issue: 3 p321-324, 4p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a rare condition, especially in obstetric patients. It has an estimated prevalence of 1/10,000 in the general population, and 1/25,000 to 30,000 in obstetric patients. The objective of this report was to present a rare case of a pregnant woman with Osteogenesis Imperfecta undergoing cesarean section.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00347094
Volume :
60
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs22187068
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0034-7094(10)70040-4