Post-Gastrectomy Osteomalacia Mimicking Rheumatologic Disorders: A Case Report

Authors

  • Than Than Aye Department of Endocrinology, University of Medicine 2, Yangon
  • Htar Ni Aye Myint Thaw Dar Specialist Clinic, Yangon

Keywords:

osteomalacia, post-gastrectomy, malabsorption, Looser zones

Abstract

Osteomalacia is one of the post-gastrectomy complications resulting from the impaired absorption of vitamin D and calcium.1 Vitamin D deficiency or osteomalacia can be diagnosed by clinical, biochemical and radiographic parameters, and bone biopsy. The radiologic findings of “Looser zones” or pseudofractures aid in the diagnosis. Severe generalized pain, mimicking rheumatologic disorders is one of the features that maybe a presenting complaint of osteomalacia. We report a case of osteomalacia as a consequence of gastric by-pass surgery.

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Author Biography

Than Than Aye, Department of Endocrinology, University of Medicine 2, Yangon

President, Myanmar Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Professor Emeritus, University of Medicine 2, Yangon, Myanmar

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Published

2016-04-13

How to Cite

Aye, T. T., & Aye, H. N. (2016). Post-Gastrectomy Osteomalacia Mimicking Rheumatologic Disorders: A Case Report. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 31(1), 55. Retrieved from https://www.asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/253

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2016): May Issue

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Case Reports

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