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Bone densitometry with L125 in the study of uraemic osteropathy: semeiological signifiance and limitations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  940175     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Bone densitometry using I125 is a very easy method of investigation; it may be used repeatedly and simultaneously at different bone levels without distress to patients. The problems involved were those of the value, semeiological significance and possible limitations of this method in the investigation of uraemic osteopathy. These problems were solved successfully in tests carried out on 87 patients of both sexes suffering from various degrees of chronic nephropathy and on chronic haemodialysis patients. The method is reliable: reproducibility tests in normal and uraemic subjects were satisfactory; the indexes remain constant, usually in normal subjects. The parameters are "Bone Mineral Content" and "Bone Index". Trabecular bone is more sensitive than cortical bone, although comparisons between the two types of bone produce interesting data. There are difference dependent on sex. The method which is more sensitive than others enables: 1) Normal and nephropathic subjects, to be distinguished from one another. The latter generally show a lower mineral content and bone index (clinical picture of osteomalacia, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism) seldom a higher or a normal one. 2) The same bone sites to be examined over a given period. 3) Treatment of patients to be monitored.
Authors:
F Mastrangelo; G Manisco; T Lopez; S Rizzelli; C Corliano; L Alfonso
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal d'urologie et de néphrologie     Volume:  82     ISSN:  0021-8200     ISO Abbreviation:  J Urol Nephrol (Paris)     Publication Date:    1976 Apr-May
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1976-09-25     Completed Date:  1976-09-25     Revised Date:  2011-02-23    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7802652     Medline TA:  J Urol Nephrol (Paris)     Country:  FRANCE    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  319-24     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bone and Bones / chemistry
Densitometry / methods*
Female
Humans
Iodine Radioisotopes / diagnostic use*
Kidney Failure, Chronic / metabolism
Male
Minerals / analysis
Renal Osteodystrophy / diagnosis*
Sex Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Iodine Radioisotopes; 0/Minerals

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