Bone mineral density of Brazilian girls with juvenile dermatomyositis

Bone mineral density of Brazilian girls with juvenile dermatomyositis

We measured bone mineral density (BMD) in girls with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) considering multiple factors in order to determine if it could be used as a predictor of reduction in bone mass. A cross-sectional study of lumbar spine BMD (L2-L4) was conducted on 10 girls aged 7-16 years with JDM....

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Main Authors: T.C.M. de Castro, M.T.R.A. Terreri, V.L. Szejnfeld, C. Len, A.S.M. da Fonseca, M.O.E. Hilário
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2005-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Dermatomyositis
Adolescent girls
Bone mineral density
Osteoporosis
Corticosteroids
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