connective tissue disorder 2 Flashcards
Describe osteogenesis imperfecta.
Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as ‘Brittle disease,’ is a collagen disorder characterized by low bone mass, decreased bone strength, and increased bone fragility.
What are the common mutations associated with osteogenesis imperfecta?
Mutations in COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes, which encode the procollagen Glycine substitutions in the triple helical domain are very common.
What are the consequences of osteogenesis imperfecta in terms of bone fractures?
It can present as mild forms with fractures or severe forms that can be lethal in utero.
Define the dominant form of osteogenesis imperfecta.
The dominant form involves defects in the quantity or structure of type I procollagen, impacting bone matrix structure and mineralization.
How does the recessive form of osteogenesis imperfecta manifest?
The recessive form is characterized by a deficiency of proteins that interact with collagen, affecting its post-translational modification or folding (involving CRTAP, P3H1, PPIB, Serpin H1, and FKBP10).
Describe the diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Diagnosis involves clinical and radiographic findings such as fractures, deformities of long bones, and short stature.
Explain the management of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Management includes a multidisciplinary team providing physical rehabilitation, genetic, hearing, dental, neurological, endocrine, and surgical care.
What is the impact of bisphosphonates in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) management?
Bisphosphonates are widely used and have positive effects on bone mass and vertebral geometry, but they can cause a decline in bone material quality.
Describe Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Oogenesis Imperfecta is a generalized connective tissue disorder characterized by skeletal manifestations such as macrocephaly, scoliosis, and chest wall deformities, as well as non-skeletal features like joint hypermobility, blue sclera, hearing loss, dental issues, and heart valve defects.
What are some skeletal manifestations of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Some skeletal manifestations of Osteogenesis Imperfecta include macrocephaly, scoliosis, and chest wall deformities.
What are some non-skeletal features associated with Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Non-skeletal features of Osteogenesis Imperfecta include joint hypermobility, blue sclera, hearing loss, dental issues, and heart valve defects.
What type of disorder is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a generalized connective tissue disorder.
How is Osteogenesis Imperfecta usually inherited?
Osteogenesis Imperfecta is usually inherited in a dominant form.
What is a common feature of Osteogenesis Imperfecta related to the joints?
Joint hypermobility is a common feature of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Define macrocephaly in the context of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Macrocephaly in the context of Osteogenesis Imperfecta refers to abnormally large head size.
What are some dental issues associated with Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Dental issues associated with Osteogenesis Imperfecta may include problems with tooth development or fragility.
What is a characteristic eye feature seen in Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Blue sclera is a characteristic eye feature seen in Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
What type of deformity can be observed in the chest wall of individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta may exhibit chest wall deformities.
Describe the Sillence classification of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
It categorizes OI into Type I (mild), Type II (perinatal lethal), Type III (deforming), and Type IV (mild deforming) based on specific characteristics.
What are the characteristics of OI Type I according to the Sillence classification?
It includes blue sclera, bone fragility, near normal stature, and hearing loss in adolescence to adulthood.
What distinguishes OI Type II in the Sillence classification?
It is characterized by short, deformed extremities, severe bone fragility, and absence of calvaria mineralization, making it perinatal lethal.
How does OI Type III present according to the Sillence classification?
It shows bone fragility, progressive deformity, marked short stature, hearing loss in early adulthood, and shortened survival.
Define OI Type IV in the Sillence classification.
It is described as mild deforming OI with characteristics such as bone fragility, mild bone deformity, short stature, and hearing loss in early adulthood.
Describe OI/EDS overlap syndrome.
It is a rare condition where patients exhibit clinical symptoms of both Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and Ehlersanlos Syndrome (EDS) with levels of joint laxity, skin hyperextensibility, atrophic scars, easy bruising, and bone fractures.
What can cause OI/EDS phenotypes?
Mutations affecting the amino-terminal portion of the collagen type I triple helix, with some genotype-phenotype correlation.
How do mutations affecting the N-terminal portion of the collagen type I triple helix contribute to OI/EDS overlap syndrome?
They lead to a delay in the removal of procollagen N-propeptide by N-proteinase (ADAMTS-2), resulting in the production of immaturely cross-linked collagen.
Define BIO-5016B1 in the context of OI/EDS overlap syndrome.
It refers to the immaturely cross-linked collagen produced due to mutations affecting the N-terminal portion of the collagen type I triple helix, contributing to the syndrome.
Do patients with OI/EDS overlap syndrome have mutations affecting a specific part of the collagen triple helix?
Yes, they have mutations that predominantly affect the N-terminal portion of the triple helix.
Describe the clinical manifestations seen in patients with OI/EDS overlap syndrome.
They may exhibit joint laxity, skin hyperextensibility, atrophic scars, easy bruising, and bone fractures, which are characteristic symptoms of both Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
How does delayed removal of procollagen N-propeptide contribute to OI/EDS overlap syndrome?
It results in the production of immaturely cross-linked collagen, specifically BIO-5016B1, which is associated with the syndrome.
Define ADAMTS-2 in the context of OI/EDS overlap syndrome.
It is the N-proteinase responsible for the removal of procollagen N-propeptide, and mutations affecting its function can lead to the production of immaturely cross-linked collagen in the syndrome.
Describe the condition in a man discussed in the content.
Osteogenesis imperfecta III/Ehlers-Danlos overlap syndrome.