Osteoporosis: steroid-induced

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Longstanding severe inflammatory bowel disease.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years

Diffuse osteopaenia with cortical thinning and multilevel vertebral crush fractures. 

Case Discussion

This patient has been on long-standing corticosteroids with resultant secondary osteoporosis

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