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Osteomalacia Flashcards

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What is Osteomalacia

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Defective bone mineralisation causing soft bones. Results for insufficient vitamin D

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How is Vitamin D created?

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From cholesterol by skin in response to UV radiation

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Who is at higher risk of vitamin d deficiency?

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Malabsorption disorders eg IBD
Chronic Kidney Disease

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What is Vitamin D essential for in absorption?

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Calcium and Phophate absorption in intestines and reabsorption in kidneys

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Low calcium can lead to what happening to parathyroid hormone?

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Increased parathyroid hormone causing secondary hyperparathyrodism

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Investigations for Osteomalacia?

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Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D
Bloods for Calcium, Phosphate and Alk Phos and Parathyroid Hormone

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What may xrays show in osteomalacia?

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Osteopenia (radiolucent bones)

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Treating Osteomalacia?

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Colcacliferol (Vitamin D3)

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Year 5 OSCE: Rheumatology (21 decks)

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