Unrecognized and unappreciated secondary causes of osteoporosis.
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There are a substantial number of secondary causes of osteoporosis that can be identified through appropriate evaluation. Unrecognized celiac disease, Monoclonal gamopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), impaired renal function, diabetes mellitus, and renal tubular acidosis are just a few of the more common secondary causes of osteoporosis. Through targeted laboratory tests, many secondary causes of osteoporosis can be identified.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America
دوره 41 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012