Osteoporosis in erythropoietic protoporphyria patients.

CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia is greatly increased in erythropoietic protoporphyria patients. Factors that significantly correlate with low bone mineral density in this population are alkaline phosphatase (related to vitamin D deficiency) and the amount of weight bearing exercise. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 28815553 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - August 17, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Biewenga M, Matawlie RHS, Friesema ECH, Koole-Lesuis H, Langeveld M, Wilson JHP, Langendonk JG Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research