Pathogenic diagnosis of bone mineral density reduction——trap and strategy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2010.02.001
- VernacularTitle:骨密度降低的病因诊断——陷阱与对策
- Author:
Eryuan LIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bone mineral density;
Osteoporosis;
Calcium;
Phosphorus;
Diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2010;26(2):93-98
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Lowering of bone mineral density (BMD) includes metabolic and destructive reduction of BMD, the former usually relates to the changes of the whole body while the latter often affects the local parts. The lowering of BMD can be caused by so many reasons. This article analyzes the various situations and the possible causes of BMD reduction. It also points out the limitations of currently used method of measuring BMD and recommends the procedure of the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of primary osteoporosis.
