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[Developmental osteopenia: decrease of bone mineral density or systemic impairment?].

D Chlebna-Sokół1, A Rusińska, J Szkudlarek

  • 1Kliniki Propedeutyki Pediatrii Instytutu Pediatrii AM w Lodzi.

Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|November 9, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Developmental osteopenia in children, characterized by low bone density, is linked to biochemical issues like hypomagnesemia and vitamin D deficiency. Early identification and intervention are crucial to prevent future osteoporosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Bone Metabolism
  • Nutritional Science

Context:

  • Osteopenia in children is defined by bone mineral density more than 1 SD below normal.
  • Distinguishing osteopenia from osteoporosis uses T-scores (adults) and Z-scores (children).
  • This study investigated developmental osteopenia in children aged 5-17 without chronic conditions.

Purpose:

  • To determine if developmental osteopenia is associated with biochemical abnormalities.
  • To identify clinical symptoms accompanying osteopenia in children.
  • To explore potential causes and implications of childhood osteopenia.

Summary:

  • Bone densitometry (DEXA) diagnosed osteopenia in children presenting with limb/spine pain or fractures.
  • Biochemical findings included hypomagnesemia, low 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and altered parathyroid hormone levels.

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  • Some children exhibited low body mass and delayed bone age, suggesting multifactorial causes like poor diet and low physical activity.

    • Impact:

    • Childhood osteopenia can manifest with biochemical and clinical abnormalities, impacting calcium-phosphate metabolism.
    • Identifying osteopenia in children is critical as they are at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life.
    • Findings highlight the need for targeted therapy and lifestyle interventions (diet, physical activity, vitamin D supplementation).