Use of bone densitometry to assess bone disease in aluminum toxicity complicating parentral nutrition: A case report

Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2018 Mar;5(1):31-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2018.01.002. Epub 2018 Feb 27.

Abstract

Aluminum toxicity affecting bone mineral density is a known complication of long-term parentral nutrition. In this report, we describe a similar patient who suffered from bone disease and had a favorable response to chelation therapy using deferoxamine. We believe this may be a possible agent improving the life quality for the above mentioned group of patients.

Keywords: Aluminum; Bone mineral density; Parentral nutrition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports