CONGENITAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BONE DISEASES Flashcards
Developmental abnormalities of the skeleton are
frequently? Based
They become manifest during ?
genetically
manifest during earliest stages of bone
formation.
Acquired diseases are detected in?
adulthood
brittle bone disease
Also known as?
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
group of genetic disorders
characterized by brittle bones ?
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Hereditary disorders caused by ?
defective synthesis of type I
collagen.
- type I collagen is a major component of extracellular
matrix in other parts of the body, there are also extra-skeletal
manifestations
Pathogenesis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Results from autosomal dominant mutations in genes that coding
sequences for α1 or α2 chains of type I collagen.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Subtypes?
Has 4 subtype, the most important are I&II
- Patients with type I have a normal lifespan, with only a
modestly increased risk to fractures during childhood.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta type 1
finding ?
• Blue sclera caused by decreased collagen content.
• Hearing loss due to abnormalities in the bones of middle and
inner ear.
• Dental imperfections ( small, misshapen and blue-yellow teeth).
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
.Type II variant is ?
fatal pre- or immediately post-partum
due to multiple fractures that occur in utero.
B
most common disease of growth plate. ?
Achondroplasia
Major cause of dwarfism.
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Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia pathogenesis?
- transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait but many cases arise from spontaneous mutation resulting from:
- Defect in the cartilage synthesis at growth plates due to
gain-of-function mutations in the FGF receptor 3 (FGFR3).
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a receptor with tyrosine kinase activity that transmits intracellular
signals.
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Signals transmitted by FGFR3 inhibit the proliferation and
function of growth plate chondrocytes
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, the growth of normal epiphyseal plates is suppressed
characterized by failure of cartilage cell proliferation at the epiphysial plates of the long bones, resulting in failure of longitudinal bone growth and subsequent short limbs
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Achondroplasia
Clinical Achondroplasia?
• Individuals have shortened proximal extremities.
• A trunk of normal length.
• Enlarged head with bulging forehead.
• Depression of the root of the nose.
• Skeletal abnormalities are not associated with changes in
longevity, intelligence and reproductive status.
A condition of skeletal fragility characterized by compromised
bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. ?
OSTEOPOROSIS
Peak bone mass is achieved during young adulthood. Its magnitude
is determined largely by ?
hereditary factors, especially
polymorphisms in the genes that influence bone metabolism.
important contributions
Of OSTEOPOROSIS?
Physical activity, muscle strength, diet, and hormonal state
Factors that can lead to osteoporosis?
- nutrition: Vitamin D and calcium - physical activity: - aging : Dec activity of osteoprogenetal cell Dec. osteoclasts Reduced physical activity -menopause: Dec estrogen Inc expression of RANK Inc osteoclasts
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Osteoporosis
Primary osteoporosis?
- most menopausal
- senile (aging )
Secondary osteoporosis?
- endocrine disorder :
Hyperparathyroidism - liver and kidney disease
- intestine disorder