ea0037ep813 | Pituitary: clinical | ECE2015
Giustina Andrea
, Mazziotti Gherardo
, Maddalo Michele
, Maffezzoni Filippo
, Frara Stefano
, Zorza Ivan
, Soldini Pierantonio
, Doglietto Francesco
, Maroldi Roberto
Over the last years, there has been evidence that acromegaly may cause skeletal fragility with high risk of vertebral fractures. The diagnostic approach to this complication is still a matter of uncertainty, since DXA measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) does not provide reliable information on fracture risk in acromegaly. The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technique offers three-dimensional images for the radiographed area with the advantage to use non-dedicated eq...