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THE CAUSES OF OSTEOMALACIA IN THE ELDERLY.

Authors :
WEBSTER, S. G. P.
LEEMING, J. T.
WILKINSON, E. M.
Source :
Age & Ageing; Apr1976, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p119-122, 4p
Publication Year :
1976

Abstract

Investigations into the causes of osteomalacia in 12 geriatric patients with a histologically proven diagnosis, revealed no predominant aetiology. The metabolic bone disease in these patients appeared to have multifactorial causes in at least half the cases. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020729
Volume :
5
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Age & Ageing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
55896560