Osteoporosis

Research from C. Liakou and Colleagues Provide New Insights into Osteoporosis

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 3rd, 2011

2011 FEB 3 -- "We report a case of a 46-year-old woman suffering from 5 years of premenopausal osteoporosis due to systemic mastocytosis (SM). The only clinical symptom was severe back pain and restricted spinal movements resulting from the existing vertebral compression fractures," investigators in Athens, Greece report.

"There were no skin lesions. Because of the severity of the case, nonresponse to the administered treatment, and the premenopausal initiation of her osteoporosis, a further investigation for an underlying cause was accomplished. Laboratory evaluations excluded metabolic or endocrinologic abnormalities. Serum tryptase was slightly elevated...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2011-02-03)

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