Osteopoikilosis: A Cause of Elevated Bone Mineral Density on Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Measurement in a Young Woman: Case Report

Osteopoikilosis: A Cause of Elevated Bone Mineral Density on Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Measurement in a Young Woman: Case Report

Osteopoikilosis (OPK) is an asymptomatic, rare bone dysplasia. It causes an increase in bone density. The etiology and pathogenesis is unknown. OPK is generally diagnosed incidentally on plain radiographies which were performed for other locomotor system symptoms. Diagnostic lesions of OPK are typic...

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Main Authors: Asylbek Kaparov, Murat Uludağ, Hidayet Sarı, Ülkü Akarırmak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2010-04-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
Subjects:
Osteopoikilosis
bone mineral density
DXA
Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4059/Osteopoikilosis-A-Cause-Of-Elevated-Bone-Mineral-Density-On-Dual-X-ray-Absorptiometry-Measurement-in-A-Young-Woman-Case-Report

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