Presentation
End-stage renal disease. Long-standing hemodialysis.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Severe osteoporosis - end-stage renal disease
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Severe uneven decreased bone density with cortical thinning. Widespread areas of lucency in both lower limbs are present with resulting deformities.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates severe osteoporosis in a patient with end-stage renal disease and long-standing hemodialysis. Patients with end-stage renal disease are susceptible to a constellation of skeletal abnormalities related to renal osteodystrophy, as well as osteopaenia1. Fracture rate is also higher in patients undergoing dialysis.
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