A Case with Multiple Punched-out Lesions in the Skull and Generalized Fractures Associated with Steroid-induced Osteoporosis
Journal of Bone Metabolism
;
: 133-138, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Steroid-induced osteoporosis is the most common cause of secondary osteoporosis and accounts for one-fifth of all osteoporosis cases. The fracture incidence under steroid may be as high as 50%. However, many patients do not undergo appropriate risk assessment and treatment before and after steroid exposure. We described a 56-year-old male patient with multiple punched-out lesions in skull unusually as well as vertebral, fibular, rib and humeral fractures during steroid use without proper management.
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Assunto principal:
Osteoporose
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Costelas
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Crânio
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Incidência
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Medição de Risco
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Fraturas do Úmero
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo de incidência
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Bone Metabolism
Ano de publicação:
2012
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