Pagets disease

Paget’s Disease of Bone By Jonathan Aarons MD | […]

Paget’s disease is a chronic condition which interferes with your body’s normal bone remodeling process. Bone remodeling is a process in which new bone tissue gradually replaces old bone tissue. This relationship is vital to maintain normal calcium levels in our blood. Over time, the disease can cause affected bones to become fragile and misshapen.... Read more »

ContentsIntroductionEpidemiology and AetiologyClinical featuresPathologyInvestigations & DiagnosisBlood testsX-rayBone scanUrineDifferentialsTreatmentComplicationsFlashcardReferencesRelated Articles Introduction Along with osteoporosis, Paget disease of the bone (PDB) – aka osteitis deformans – is a common degenerative bone disease. It affects up to 5% of the population in Anglo-Saxon societies. PBD is a disorder of bone metabolism, whereby there is an increase rate of bone remodelling at…

Paget’s disease affects the way your bone develops and renews itself, causing it to become weaker than normal. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Paget's

Paget's DIsease::: diagnosis is made with serum Ca+2 (normal) + serum alk phos (elevated) + an image ... the first tests to do are serum alk phos + Ca+2 + bone imaging... then do a bone scan to check for other involved sites ... treat with bisphosphonates... this is a disease of increased bone turnover

WebMD tells you what you should know about Paget's disease of bone, a condition that can cause bones to enlarge and press on other body parts.

Normal leg bones are relatively straight, but those affected by Paget’s disease are porous and curved.