Osteomalacia Flashcards
1
Q
what is osteomalacia?
A
reduced bone mineral content
2
Q
what is childhood osteomalacia called?
A
rickets
3
Q
what causes osteomalacia?
A
Vit D deficiency
renal osteodystrophy
hepatic disease resulting in malabsorption
malignancy
4
Q
during osteomalacia, what are the levels of Ca, PTH, ALP, PO4, Vit D?
A
Ca - low PTH - high PO4 - low ALP - high Vit D - low
5
Q
what will an X-ray show on osteomalacia?
A
loss of cortical bone
loosers zones - pseudo fractures
6
Q
what is the management of osteomalacia?
A
increase Ca intake
parenteral calcitriol
Vit D supplements
monitor plasma Ca
