Case Report

Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry in Osteopetrosis

Authors: IRA N. ADLER, MD, KIMO C. STINE, MD, JOANNE KURTZBURG, MD, DAVID L. KINDER, BSRT, RDMS, KATIE S. COX, BSRT, RDMS, SHELLY Y. LENSING, MS, JOANNA J. SEIBERT, MD

Abstract

We have used dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry (DXA) in evaluation and follow‐up of a patient with osteopetrosis, before and after cord blood transplantation. Other methods of follow‐up in such cases have been described, but the use of DXA has not previously been reported. We have shown that DXA offers a safe means of assessing disease progression, the timing of treatment, and response after therapy for osteopetrosis.

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