Published 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

Indications for densitometry in children

Creators

  • 1. Detska otorinolaryngologicka klinika LF UK a NUDCH, Bratislava (Slovakia)

Description

Osteoporosis in children is defined as the occurrence of clinically significant fractures and Z-score for bone mineral density less or equal to -2SD. Examination of bone mineral density by dual X-ray absorptiometry is essential for the diagnosis of osteoporosis (primary and secondary) as well as for the monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Slovak)
Indikacie denzitometrickeho vysetrenia u deti

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Pediatria Pre Prax
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 239-240
ISSN
1339-4231

INIS

Country of Publication
Slovakia
Country of Input or Organization
Slovakia
INIS RN
50082912
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CHILDREN; DENSITOMETERS; DIAGNOSIS; DISEASES; OSTEOPOROSIS; PAIN
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; DISEASES; MAMMALS; MAN; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOMETERS; PRIMATES; SKELETAL DISEASES; SYMPTOMS; VERTEBRATES

Optional Information

Notes
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