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What is the primary genetic cause of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the primary genetic cause of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
- Impaired copper absorption
- Defective type V collagen
- Abnormalities in procollagen peptidase
- Mutations in COL1A1 and COL1A2 (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common manifestation of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Which of the following is NOT a common manifestation of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
- Multiple fractures
- Blue sclerae
- Brittle, 'kinky' hair (correct)
- Dental imperfections
Which type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is characterized by joint instability?
Which type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is characterized by joint instability?
- Procollagen peptidase deficiency type
- Classical type
- Vascular type
- Hypermobility type (correct)
What results from impaired copper absorption in Menkes Disease?
What results from impaired copper absorption in Menkes Disease?
What is a hallmark symptom of the classical type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
What is a hallmark symptom of the classical type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
What is one of the cautionary notes associated with treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
What is one of the cautionary notes associated with treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Which condition is associated with a risk of berry and aortic aneurysms?
Which condition is associated with a risk of berry and aortic aneurysms?
Which mutation is primarily responsible for the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Which mutation is primarily responsible for the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Flashcards
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
A genetic bone disorder characterized by brittle bones, often caused by mutations in the COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes.
What is the role of collagen in Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the role of collagen in Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Type I collagen is a key structural protein in bones, skin, and tendons. In Osteogenesis Imperfecta, mutations in genes like COL1A1 and COL1A2 disrupt the formation of this vital collagen.
What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
A group of genetic disorders that affect collagen synthesis, causing a range of symptoms like hyperelastic skin, hypermobile joints, and fragile blood vessels.
What is the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
What is the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
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What is the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
What is the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
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What is Menkes Disease?
What is Menkes Disease?
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How does the defective Menkes protein lead to collagen problems?
How does the defective Menkes protein lead to collagen problems?
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How is Menkes Disease different from Wilson's Disease?
How is Menkes Disease different from Wilson's Disease?
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Study Notes
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Genetic bone disorder caused by gene defects (most commonly COL1A1 and COL1A2)
- Autosomal dominant type I collagen is common, but with altered triple helix formation
- Manifestations:
- Multiple fractures and bone deformities (especially after minor trauma, e.g., during birth)
- Blue sclera due to translucent scleral collagen revealing choroidal veins
- Tooth abnormalities (e.g., opalescent teeth that wear easily, dentinogenesis imperfecta)
- Hearing loss due to abnormal ossicles
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Faulty collagen synthesis leads to:
- Hyperextensible, thin, or translucent skin.
- Hypermobile joints
- Tendency to bleed easily (bruising)
- Multiple types, with variable inheritance (autosomal dominant or recessive)
- Potential associations:
- Joint dislocation
- Berry and aortic aneurysms
- Organ rupture
- Different types include hypermobility type (most common), which involves joint instability
Menkes Disease
- X-linked recessive connective tissue disorder
- Caused by impaired copper absorption and transport, specifically due to a defective Menkes protein (ATP7A)
- Copper deficiency leads to:
- Increased lysyl oxidase activity
- Defective collagen cross-linking
- Manifestations:
- Brittle, "kinky" hair
- Growth and developmental delay
- Hypotonia
- Increased risk of cerebral aneurysms
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Explore the genetic disorders Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This quiz covers their causes, manifestations, and implications on health. Understand the genetic aspects and clinical features of these conditions.
