GAUCHERS DISEASE

Question 1

What is Gaucher’s disease?

Answer 1

Rare inherited disease which results in the build up of lipids.

Question 2

What are two classic appearance of Gaucher’s disease ?

Answer 2

1) Lack of differentiation between cortical and cancellous bone.
2) Flask deformity (wedge shape at the distal metaphysis.

Question 3

What are patients with Gaucher’s disease at risk of ?

Answer 3

Pathological or crush fractures due to weakness of the bone.