Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in osteopetrosis

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in osteopetrosis

We have used dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in evaluation and follow-up of a patient with osteopetrosis, before and after cord blood transplantation. Other methods of follow-up in such cases have been described, but the use of DXA has not previously been reported. We have shown that DXA offe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Southern medical journal (Birmingham) 2000-05, Vol.93 (5), p.501-503
Hauptverfasser: ADLER, I. N, STINE, K. C, KURTZBURG, J, KINDER, D. L, COX, K. S, LENSING, S. Y, SEIBERT, J. J
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Adjuvants, Immunologic - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Blood Transfusion
Disease Progression
Ergocalciferols - therapeutic use
Fetal Blood
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Interferon-gamma - therapeutic use
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
Osteopetrosis - diagnosis
Osteopetrosis - drug therapy
Osteopetrosis - therapy
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:We have used dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in evaluation and follow-up of a patient with osteopetrosis, before and after cord blood transplantation. Other methods of follow-up in such cases have been described, but the use of DXA has not previously been reported. We have shown that DXA offers a safe means of assessing disease progression, the timing of treatment, and response after therapy for osteopetrosis.
ISSN:0038-4348
1541-8243
DOI:10.1097/00007611-200005000-00013