Drug-induced bone disorders

Authors
Javier, RM Sibilia, J Durckel, J Kuntz, JL
Citation
Rm. Javier et al., Drug-induced bone disorders, J RADIOLOG, 80(7), 1999, pp. 709-713
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL DE RADIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
02210363 → ACNP
Volume
80
Issue
7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
709 - 713
Database
ISI
SICI code
0221-0363(199907)80:7<709:DBD>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Several drugs can induce bone disorders. Steroid-induced osteoporosis is th e best known ct all drug-induced bone disorders. However, bone disorders ha ve also been described in association with newer drugs (LH-RH analogs, reti noids, cyclosporine, etc.). The purpose of this revue is to familiarize rad iologists with drug-induced bone disorders in order to achieve earlier diag nosis, hence, improve treatment.