Rheum misc. Flashcards
1
Q
What is osteomalacia?
A
Defective bone mineralisation
insufficient vitamin D
Presents with weak bones, bone pain, muscle weakness and fractures
2
Q
What does lack of vit D lead to?
A
lack of calcium and phosphate in blood (required for construction of bone
3
Q
What is Paget’s disease?
A
Disorder of bone turnover
Excessive activity of both osteoblasts and osteoclasts
Patches of sclerosis and lysis
4
Q
Main risks in Paget’s
A
Osteosarcoma
Spinal stenosis
5
Q
What is Behcets?
A
Complex inflammatory condition
Oral and genital ulcers
HLA B51 gene.
