Osteomalacia Flashcards
1
Q
what is osteomalacia
A
defective mineralization process due to low levels of vitamin D
2
Q
what are some causes of osteomalacia
A
decreased sun exposure
poor diet
malabsorption (IDB, coeliac disease ect)
liver or renal failure
3
Q
what lab findings would you look for in osteomalacia
A
low calcium
low phosphate
raised ALP
raised PTH
4
Q
management of osteomalacia
A
vitamin D supplementation
5
Q
presentation of osteomalacia
A
bone pain
weakness / increased falls
waddling gait
