ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Osteoporosis
;
Idiopathic
;
Prepubertal
;
Self-limiting
;
Variable prognosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Radiological and clinical features are presented in 14 patients with idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis. The disease shows a characteristic pattern with onset before puberty, a limited course, and usually ends in remission with or without residual deformity, depending on the severity. In contrast to osteogenesis imperfecta, which is the main differential diagnosis, a familial history is absent in these patients. Haematological and biochemical analyses are usually normal in idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis, apart from a negative calcium balance in some severely affected patients.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00365107
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