Bone mineral density of children with Wilson disease - Efficacy of penicillamine and zinc therapy
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.42, no.2, pp.194-198, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 42 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e318032388d
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.194-198
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives: Osteoporosis accompanying chronic liver disease is well known; however, the exact prevalence is unknown. No data on bone mineral density (BMD) of children with Wilson disease (WD) have been published so far. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of osteoporosis in childhood WD and to observe the probable positive effects of penicillamine and zinc therapy on osteoporosis.