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ea0090p593 | Calcium and Bone | ECE2023

Densitometry misinterpretation leading to unnecessary denosumab prescription

Hrabar Mirna , Andrić Jelena , Šamle Ivona , Pandžić Jakšić Vlatka

Background: Bone mineral density (BMD) measurement is an important tool for fracture risk assessment, but should be used with awareness of its performance and analysis pitfalls.Case Presentation: A 59-year-old patient underwent her first densitometry as part of a routine medical check-up. She had no previous fractures and no risk factors that could impair bone health. The results showed that her BMD was in the range of low bone mass. Four years later, de...