A 34-year-old member asked:
Can osteogenesis imperfecta be detected prior to birth?
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Dr. Devon Websteranswered
Medical Oncology 23 years experience
Sometimes: It depends on the type of oi. If a parent has oi, and the genetic mutation they carry has been identified, the fetal dna can be checked for the same mutation. This is done through amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Sometimes fetal ultrasound can show changes of oi in severe cases.
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Dr. Craig Greeneanswered
Sports Medicine 22 years experience
Possible : Possible with amniocentesis but i defer to geneticist.
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Last updated Apr 4, 2013
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