Katarzyna Wieczorek-Szukala

Dr. Katarzyna Wieczorek-Szukala

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Medical University of Lodz

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

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8 August 2022 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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IMIzabela Anna Michałus
Izabela Anna Michałus
AŁAnna Łupińska
Anna Łupińska
IWIzabela Woch
Izabela Woch
KWKatarzyna Wieczorek-Szukala
Katarzyna Wieczorek-Szukala
DCDanuta Chlebna-Sokół
Danuta Chlebna-Sokół
Andrzej LewińskiAndrzej Lewiński
Andrzej Lewiński
Hypophosphatemic rickets is a rare disease that results in bone deformities. However, little is known about bone turnover and bone mass disorders in this disease. This retrospective study included 12 children aged 1–16 years diagnosed with hypophosphatemic rickets. Parameters of calcium-phosphate metabolism and bone turnover markers were analysed. Bone mineral density was assessed with the use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and indices of quantitative ultrasound examination of tibiae and radial bones were analysed. In the majority of patients, hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphaturia were present. The assessed bone turnover markers showed increased bone formation. Increased pyridinoline levels were found in 5 out of 12 patients. Bone mineral density was decreased only in one patient. Decreased values of quantitative ultrasound examination were observed in all the analysed patients. Conclusions: (1) Bone metabolism disturbances, reflected in the increased values of bone turnover markers and worse bone quality, were found in the group of patients with hypophosphatemic rickets. (2) It is crucial to determine bone turnover markers, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry findings and indices of quantitative ultrasound examination in order to monitor progress of the disease, as well as treatment effects.