Commentary

[摘要] This case highlights the need to identify and correct secondary causes of low bone mass before considering osteoporosis therapy. Osteoporosis can be diagnosed on the basis of low bone density, typical fragility fractures, or increased fracture risk, but in all instances, metabolic bone diseases such as osteomalacia must be ruled out (1). Distinguishing osteomalacia from osteoporosis is not possible with bone density alone and requires a careful history, physical, and judicious selection of laboratory …

[学科分类] 过敏症与临床免疫学