Difference between revisions of "Connective tissue diseases"
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Revision as of 02:37, 3 February 2012
Connective tissue diseases are infrequently seen by pathologists.
They may be very important in the context of forensic pathology, as they may be an explanation for multiple fractures
Specific entities
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Main article: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Marfan syndrome
Main article: Marfan syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Abbreviated OI.
General
- Rare.
- Numerous subtypes.
- May be misdiagnosed as child abuse.[1]
Microscopic
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Images:
See also
References
- ↑ Singh Kocher, M.; Dichtel, L. (Nov 2011). "Osteogenesis imperfecta misdiagnosed as child abuse.". J Pediatr Orthop B 20 (6): 440-3. doi:10.1097/BPB.0b013e328347a2e1. PMID 21716141.