Bruck syndrome: osteogenesis imperfecta and arthrogryposis multiplex congenita

Authors: Yapicioğlu, H.1; Özcan, K.1; Arikan, Ö1; Satar, M.1; Narli, N.1; Özbek, M. H.2

Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health, Volume 29, Number 2, June 2009 , pp. 159-162(4)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

Bruck syndrome is characterised by osteogenesis imperfecta and arthrogryposis multiplex. In some patients, mutations in the lysyl hydroxylase 2 gene (PLOD2, 3q23–q24) have been demonstrated. A male newborn with Bruck syndrome is reported.

Document Type: Case Report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/146532809X440798

Affiliations: 1: Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey 2: Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey

Publication date: 2009-06-01

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