Osteoporotic fractures: an unusual presentation of haemochromatosis

Bone. 1992;13(6):431-3. doi: 10.1016/8756-3282(92)90086-c.

Abstract

The association of haemochromatosis and osteoporosis is well established, but it is unclear whether this is due to iron overload, hypogonadism, liver disease, or diabetes mellitus. We describe a young eugonadal male patient with osteoporotic fractures as a presenting feature of haemochromatosis, suggesting that factors other than hypogonadism contribute to osteoporosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Femoral Fractures / etiology
  • Hemochromatosis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoporosis / etiology*
  • Spinal Fractures / etiology