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ba0002p148 | (1) | ICCBH2013

Low bone mineral density in a group of girls with Rett syndrome

Bachrach Steven , Kecskemethy Heidi , Harcke H Theodore , Schanen Carolyn

Objective: In girls with Rett syndromeDescribe bone mineral density (BMD) and contributing factors in a cross-section of subjects.Examine serial DXA measures.Examine effect of pamidronate on BMD over time.Methods: We reviewed the clinical course, medications, level of ambulation, 25-OH-Vit D levels, fracture history and DXA results in 13 girls with Rett syndrome. Eight subjects had more...