Paget's Disease: Assessment and Diagnostic Findings

Question 1

Paget’s Disease: Assessment and Diagnostic Findings

Answer 1

Normal blood Ca levels

X-ray to confirm diagnosis of Paget’s Disease

Bone scans demonstrate the extent of the disease

Bone biopsy may aid in the differential diagnosis

Urinary hydroxyproline excretion reflect ↑osteoblastic activity

↑serum alkaline phosphatase concentration