Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What are all non - neoplastic bone disease
A
Osteoporosis Osteomalacia Hyperparathyroidism Avascular necrosis Paget’s disease
2
Q
What is osteoporosis
A
Decreased bone mass
3
Q
What is the classification of the osteoporosis
A
Primary: idiopathic
Secondary: cushings, hyperparathyroidism
4
Q
What is avascular necrosis
A
Necrosis if bone and marrow - loss of effective vascular supply
5
Q
Most common bone at risk of avascular necrosis
A
Femoral head
Scaphoid
6
Q
What are the predisposing factors of avascular necrosis
A
Alcohol Corticosteroid CT disorders Bends Sickle cell Infection Pregnancy
7
Q
What is osteomalacia
A
Reduction in bone mineralisation
8
Q
What is Paget’s disease
A
Abnormality of bone turn over
Often asymptomatic and can be late adulthood
