DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
Multiple vertebral fractures
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is deteriorating, and the amount and variety of proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a bone mineral density that is 2.5 standard deviations or more below the mean peak bone mass (average of young, healthy adults) as measured by DXA; the term "established osteoporosis" includes the presence of a fragility fracture. The disease may be classified as primary type 1, primary type 2, or secondary...
Multiple vertebral fractures - List of case studies
- IgG Multiple Myeloma
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male , 57 years old Diagnosis : Multiple Myeloma The patient is a 57 year old male. In September 2008, ... hyperglobulinemia . Imaging studies revealed several vertebral lesions ; a vertebroplasty was performed on 10/2008. Bone marrow ...
- List of Symptoms
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Hemoptoic episodes Hepatic hypo echoic lesions - multiple hepatic lesions (right lobe) High BP values Hint of claw ... difficulties Movement limitation Multiple vertebral fractures Muscle Tenderness in right ribs Muscle aches ...
- Severe Osteoporosis and Multiple Vertebral Fractures
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82-year-old female with severe osteoporosis manifests with vertebral fractures. During treatment with Risedronate, she suffered another ... is an 82 years old woman with severe osteoporosis and multiple vertebral fractures . Diagnosis is based on imaging tests: CT, MRI ...