[Increased nuchal translucency in osteogenesis imperfecta]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2011 Mar 28;173(13):973-4.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

A limited number of reports published since 2001 have described an association between increased nuchal translucency (NT) and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). We report a new case which underlines the frequency of this association as well as the importance of follow-up and genetic evaluation. In the present case, ultrasound scanning at 13 weeks of gestation showed a NT of 3.2 mm and no other pathological findings. At 20 weeks a severe skeletal dysplasia was diagnosed by ultrasound. The pathology report of the aborted foetus indicated OI, and DNA analysis confirmed a COL1A1 mutation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Collagen Type I / genetics
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Nuchal Translucency Measurement*
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / diagnostic imaging*
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / embryology
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / genetics
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Collagen Type I