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  • Title: Osteoporosis in liver cirrhosis--overview.
    Author: Cijevschi C, Mihai C, Drug VL, Zbranca E, Gogălniceanu P.
    Journal: Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi; 2005; 109(4):700-4. PubMed ID: 16610162.
    Abstract:
    Osteoporosis can occur as a result of liver cirrhosis. The pathogenesis of reduced bone mineral density in liver cirrhosis is multifactorial. It can be caused by alterations in calcium and vitamin D homeostasis, as well as nutritional and dietary factors. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has become the gold standard in assessing bone mineral density in patients with liver cirrhosis. In such cases, patients can be treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements, bisphosphonates and hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).
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