Osteoporosis in men: a case report

Osteoporosis in men: a case report

Authors

  • Ligia J. Dominguez Cattedra di Geriatria, Università degli Studi di Palermo
  • Simona Miraglia Cattedra di Geriatria, Università degli Studi di Palermo
  • Mario Barbagallo Cattedra di Geriatria, Università degli Studi di Palermo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7175/cmi.v4i3.528

Keywords:

Male osteoporosis, Alcohol abuse, Osteomalacia, Malnutrition, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract

Osteoporosis in men is frequently not considered, underdiagnosed and often undertreated. In contrast with osteoporosis occurring in women, the genesis is frequently secondary (30-60%) with a complex diagnostic approach. A careful anamnesis and physical examination associated with laboratory and instrumental evaluation are necessary for an accurate diagnosis. The clinical case presented concerns a 70-year-old man with negative family history for osteoporosis and a personal history of depression, HBV carrier, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a heavy ex-smoker with history of alcoholism. The comprehensive geriatric evaluation allowed us to diagnose a multifactorially secondary osteoporosis associated to osteomalacia probably generated by the combination of alcohol abuse with consequent severe malnutrition, heavy smoking and COPD, physical inactivity and rapid weight loss.

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Published

2010-09-15

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2010)

Section

Clinical management

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