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Hypocalcemia x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of hypocalcemia. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of hypocalcemia include trabeculation and femoral changes.
X Ray
X Ray
- An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of hypocalcemia. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of hypocalcemia include:[1][2]
- Trabeculation in the upper end of the femur
- Osteomalacia with looser zones
- Rickets
- Osteoblastic metastases from certain tumors
References
References
- ↑ Sotaniemi, Eero A. (1972). “Radiologic Bone Changes and Hypocalcemia with Anticonvulsant Therapy in Epilepsy”. Annals of Internal Medicine. 77 (3): 389. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-77-3-389. ISSN 0003-4819.
- ↑ Frame, Boy (1971). “Hypocalcemia and Osteomalacia Associated with Anticonvulsant Therapy”. Annals of Internal Medicine. 74 (2): 294. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-74-2-294. ISSN 0003-4819.
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