Osteitis deformans
Osteitis deformans, also known as Paget's disease of bone, is a chronic bone disorder characterized by excessive abnormal bone remodeling. The disease typically begins with a stage of rapid (excessive) bone resorption, followed by a stage of increased bone formation. This results in a structurally disorganized mosaic of bone (woven bone), which is mechanically weaker, larger, less compact, more vascular, and more susceptible to fracture than normal adult lamellar bone.
Signs and Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The symptoms of osteitis deformans vary and are often absent. When symptoms do occur, they may include bone pain, joint pain (due to secondary osteoarthritis), bowing of long bones, and a high output cardiac failure due to shunting of blood through warm skin (due to increased vascularity of the affected bone).
Causes[edit | edit source]
The exact cause of osteitis deformans is unknown, but a viral cause has been suspected. There is a strong genetic component to the disease, and certain mutations have been linked to it.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis of osteitis deformans is based on X-ray findings and increased alkaline phosphatase in the blood. Other tests such as bone scans may also be used.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment options for osteitis deformans include bisphosphonates, calcitonin, and surgery. Pain management is also an important part of treatment.
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