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Summary
Osteoporosis in childhood is uncommon, and it may be secondary to a spectrum of diverse conditions. Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis is a primary osteoporosis of unknown aetiology present in previously well children and is a diagnosis of exclusion. We describe a 10-year-old prepubertal boy who presented with back pain of 1-week duration. His spinal X-ray showed generalised loss of vertebral body heights in keeping with osteoporosis. Endocrine and haematological work-up were normal. He was treated with vitamin D supplement and intravenous pamidronate. This case illustrates the general work-up and causes for paediatric osteoporosis, and the management for idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis.
- paediatrics
- calcium and bone
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Contributors LOT: Contributed to conception and design; contributed to acquisition and analysis; drafted manuscript; agrees to be accountable for all aspects of work ensuring integrity and accuracy. SYL: Contributed to conception and design; contributed to acquisition and analysis; critically revised manuscript; agrees to be accountable for all aspects of work ensuring integrity and accuracy. RFV: Contributed to conception; contributed to interpretation; critically revised manuscript; gave final approval; agrees to be accountable for all aspects of work ensuring integrity and accuracy.
Competing interests None declared.
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