Bone metabolism in children with epidermolysis bullosa.

Reyes, M Loreto; Cattani, Andreina; Gajardo, Hector; García, Cristián; McGrath, John A; Palisson, Francis · J Pediatr · 2002

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Abstract

We evaluated bone mineral density, vitamin D status, and biochemical markers of bone turnover in seven children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Four had osteopenia (Z score, -1.5) and four 25(OH) vitamin D <34 nmol/L (14 ng/mL), two of which had hyperparathyroidism. Children with severe EB should have evaluation of bone metabolism.

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