ISSN:
1434-9949
Keywords:
Key words:Diagnosis in osteoporosis – Osteogenesis imperfecta – Osteoporosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract: A 65-year-old woman presented with vertebral fractures of the lumbar spine and a history of pathological fractures following minor trauma, which had occurred before the onset of menopause. Her past medical history was significant for intermittent low back pain since childhood, which was attributed to thoracolumbar scoliosis. A diagnosis of unclassifiable osteoporosis was made until invasive diagnostic procedures suggested a mild form of type I osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). In unclear or atypical perimenopausal osteoporosis and diagnosis of OI should be considered.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100670050052
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