Pediatr. praxi. 2011;12(4):232-234

Diagnosis of osteoporosis in children and adolescents

doc.MUDr.Zdeněk Šumník, Ph.D., MUDr.Ondřej Souček
Pediatrická klinika UK 2. LF a FN Motol, Praha

Etiopathogenesis of osteoporosis differs substantially between children and adults. The most prevalent cause of childhood osteoporosis

is secondary osteoporosis caused by chronic disorder and/or its treatment. Diagnostics of osteoporosis in children is based on DXA and

significant clinical history of fractures. Probable course and activity of primary disease should be taken into acount at decision about

osteoporosis treatment. The DXA findings should be carefully interpreted with respect to anthropometric parameters, especially height

and pubertal stages to avoid overdiagnosis of osteoporosis in short children. This review summarizes the current approach to diagnostics

of osteoporosis and indications of densitometric examination.

Keywords: osteoporosis, bone density, children

Published: September 2, 2011  Show citation

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