P013 Serum osteoprotegerin and RANKL in patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and their correlation with bone mineral density

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Radwa Helmy Shalaby ◽  
Elham Mohamed Kassem ◽  
Nagat Mohamed El-Gazzar ◽  
Sahar Ahmed Fathy Hammoudah ◽  
Amal Mohamed El-Barbary
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Low Bone Mass ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Serum Rankl

Abstract Background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic arthropathy of childhood and is associated with low bone mass, and may hasten the onset of osteoporosis later in life1. Bone loss occurs because of an imbalance between osteoclasts-activating factors like receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) and its inhibitor osteoprotegerin (OPG) 2. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the preferred method for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) in children and to identify and follow individuals at risk for fracture 3. The objective is the Evaluation of serum levels of osteoprotegerin and RANKL and their correlation with BMD in JIA patients. Methods Forty JIA patients (according to the revised classification criteria of ILAR) and 40 healthy children individually matched for age, sex and race were included in this study. Children excluded from the study were those with primary and secondary causes of osteoporosis (such as chronic illness). All patients were assessed clinically by: age, sex, body mass index, type of JIA, disease duration and disease activity (by Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score; JADAS 10). The functional disability was assessed by the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ). Blood samples were collected from JIA patients and healthy controls to determine serum levels of OPG and RANKL by ELISA. DXA scans were done using GE Healthcare Lunar DPX, Madison, Wisconsin. Bone mineral density of the L1-L4 lumbar spine and total body less head (TBLH) was evaluated in g/cm2 and expressed as Z score for age, sex according to the reference data given for this equipment. Results The study included 40 patients (25 females) with a mean age of 11.14 years and median disease duration of 2.5 years. As regard JIA type, 45% of patients were oligoarticular, 32.5% were polyarticular, and 22.5% were systemic JIA. Median JADAS 10 was 13.95. Patients (especially polyarticular JIA) had significantly higher serum RANKL levels and lower serum OPG and OPG/RANKL ratio when compared with controls (with p-value <0.001, 0.032 and <0.001 respectively). A diagnosis of low BMD (BMD Z-score ≤ -2) was given in 25% of patients (15% polyarticular and 10% systemic) by DXA of lumbar spine, and 20% (10% polyarticular and 10% systemic) by DXA of TBLH. On the other hand, no patient was given a diagnosis of osteoporosis (BMD Z-score ≤ -2 and a significant fracture history). Low BMD at lumbar spine and TBLH was negatively correlated with serum RANKL while positively correlated with OPG/RANKL ratio. Moreover, low BMD at lumbar spine was positively correlated with serum OPG level Conclusion High RANKL and low OPG levels appear to be associated with low bone mass in JIA patients. Patients with JIA (especially polyarticular and systemic subtype) are at increased risk of low bone mineral mass. Disclosure of Interests None declared

Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia.

Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 106-106
Author(s):  
Ashutosh Lal ◽  
Ellen Fung ◽  
Bamidele Kammen ◽  
Zahra Pakbaz ◽  
Nancy Sweeters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Growth Failure ◽  
Red Cell ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Z Scores

Abstract Background : Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in adults and children with sickle cell anemia (SCA). Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is routinely used for measuring BMD because of less radiation exposure and lower cost. However, changes in vertebral body shape, marrow hyperplasia and bone infarction due to SCA may affect the evaluation of BMD with DXA. Hence, we compared DXA with quantitative computerized tomography (QCT), which measures true volumetric density, and may be less influenced by bone changes. Methods : The study enrolled children between 9–19 years of age with SCA, and one or more severe manifestations: >2 hospital admissions/year, growth failure, avascular necrosis, or regular red cell transfusions for sickle cell-related complications. BMD of lumbar spine was determined by performing DXA of lumbar spine (Hologic Delphi-A, Bedford, MA). The apparent volumetric bone mineral density (BMAD) was calculated from bone mineral content, and compared to age, sex and ethnicity-matched reference data. BMD of the lumbar spine was also measured by QCT (Mindways Software, San Francisco, CA), and compared to age and sex-appropriate reference data. Results : The study has enrolled 25 patients (13 females and 12 males), of which 16 were younger than 14 years. In 6 children the height was <10th centile for age. Thirteen patients were on regular transfusions for >6 months, including 10 who had been transfused for >2 years. Calcium intake, assessed by a standardized questionnaire, was less than recommended dietary allowance in 13 patients. The z-score for BMAD determined by DXA was > −1.0 in 8, between −1.0 and −2.0 in 5, and < −2.0 in 12 patients. The z-score for lumbar spine by QCT was > −1.0 in 20, between −1.0 and −2.0 in 1 and < −2.0 in 4 patients. DXA-derived BMD (areal density) and BMAD (apparent volumetric density) z-scores did not differ significantly (p=0.16). On the other hand, the paired values of z-scores by DXA (BMAD) and QCT were significantly different (p=.002). When z-scores were categorized as greater or less than −1.0, the results were concordant in 13 (both DXA and QCT normal in 8, and both DXA and QCT abnormal in 5), and discordant in 12 cases (abnormal DXA with normal QCT in every case). Among patients in discordant group, 9/12 had been on regular red cell transfusions for >6 months, compared to 4/13 with concordant results (p=.047). There was no difference in the serum ferritin values between the two groups (p=.685). No significant difference in the prevalence of low BMAD z-scores was detected between groups based upon age, calcium intake, or growth failure. Five out of the 12 patients with BMAD z-score < −2.0 were not on regular transfusion program. Conclusions : Almost half of the children with SCA had BMD below −2 standard deviations compared to age-matched controls. Low BMD was observed in chronically transfused as well as non-transfused children. In comparison, 16% of the patients were classified as low BMD (z < −2.0) by QCT. The paired DXA/QCT results were discordant in half of the sample, with patients on regular transfusions for >6 months more likely to have normal QCT results. It is likely that the reduction in marrow hyperplasia following initiation of regular transfusions may disproportionately affect the trabecular BMD measured by QCT. Longitudinal evaluation of BMD in patients starting on transfusion program could help to define the effect of transfusions on measures of BMD in SCA.

scholarly journals Bone mineral density and osteoporosis risk in young adults with atopic dermatitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sooyoung Kim ◽  
Jimi Choi ◽  
Moon Kyun Cho ◽  
Nam Hoon Kim ◽  
Sin Gon Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Osteoporosis Risk

AbstractAtopic dermatitis (AD) has been increasing worldwide over the past few decades. AD has been reported to be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures in adult AD patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the bone mineral density (BMD) to evaluate osteoporosis risk in young adults with AD by sex. This was a case–control cohort study using a national dataset from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2009. We included young adult AD patients (men aged 19 ≤ and < 50 years, premenopausal women aged 19 ≤ and < 50 years) and 1:5 propensity score weighting controls by age, sex, body mass index (BMI), vitamin D level, and alcohol/smoking status. BMD was measured by double energy X-ray absorptiometry at the lumbar spine, femur neck, and total femur. The prevalence of low BMD, defined by a Z-score ≤  − 2.0, was compared between AD and without AD. We analyzed 311 (weighted n = 817,014) AD patients and 8,972 (weighted n = 20,880,643) controls. BMD at the lumbar spine was significantly lower in the male AD group than in the male control group (mean ± SE, 0.954 ± 0.016 vs. 0.989 ± 0.002, P = 0.03). The prevalence of low BMD (Z-score) did not significantly differ between AD and non-AD subjects in both men (3.8% vs. 2.7%, P = 0.56) and women (6.4% vs. 3.3%, P = 0.40). Among AD patients, early age at diagnosis of AD, longer duration of AD, lower BMI, rural residence (for men), less education, low vitamin D level, late menarche, and more pregnancies (for women) were associated with low BMD. In conclusion, low BMD did not occur more frequently in young adults with AD than in non-AD controls. However, early-onset/longer AD duration and lower BMI were associated with low BMD among young adult patients with AD.

scholarly journals Gender aspects of osteoporosis and their relationship to calcium balance

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
L A Fomina ◽  
I A Zyabreva
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Calcium Balance ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Blood Calcium ◽  
Fracture Development

Aim. To evaluate the state of bone tissue in comparison with calcium balance, to clarify the risk for fracture development in women of different age groups. METHODS. 92 females aged 19 to 89 years were examined clinically with densitometry of lumbar spine and femoral neck and measuring the concentration of total calcium in the blood. RESULTS. In females younger than 50 years decreased bone density according to Z-score was revealed in 30% of cases, among patients with its normal values significant trend to bone rarefaction (-2.0 SD <Z-score ≤-1.5 SD) was registered with the same rate. In the group of females older than 50 years osteopenia was revealed in 46.3% of cases and osteoporosis - in 42.7%, while more significant decrease in bone mineral density was found in the lumbar spine. Past medical history of fractures increased the rate of osteoporosis by 18%. In females older than 50 years compared to younger patients a significant increase of blood calcium concentration was revealed. Besides, statistically significant increase of its level was noted in cases of fractures in the past and osteoporosis. The revealed changes of bone tissue in females below 50 years of age are indicative of increased risk of osteoporosis development in the future. CONCLUSION. High prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia is revealed in the examined patients older than 50 years, and bone mineral density parameters were significantly inversely correlated with calcemia; hence, blood calcium level can be one of the criteria of bone tissue state and in combination with other risk factors for osteoporosis should be taken into account during periodic health examination of females older than 50 years.

scholarly journals Factors influencing bone mineral density in postpartum women

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Tatiana V. Novikova ◽  
Lubov V. Kuznetsova ◽  
Natalia Yu. Yakovleva ◽  
Irina E. Zazerskaya
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Calcium Intake ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Group 1

Background: Osteopenia is a common condition. Therefore, identification of groups for prevention of osteoporosis and restoration of bone mineral density (BMD) remains relevant. Aim: to assess the factors contributing to development of osteopenia in puerperas. Methods: prospective cross-sectional study. We examined 112 patients aged 20-35, 3-5 days after delivery. To assess possible factors for BMD decrease, we analyzed medical history, lifestyle, nutrition, anthropometric data, obstetric and gynecological history, and pregnancy course. We also assessed serum levels of 25-hydroxycalciferol (25-OH-D) and PTH. BMD was measured by dual energy x-ray osteodensitometry. We considered Z-score from -1 to -2.5SD as osteopenia, below -2.5 SD-as osteoporosis. Results: based on Z-score values, two groups were formed: 1 (n=70) - puerperas with osteopenia, 2 (n=42) - puerperas with normal BMD. In the first group, osteopenia in the distal radius was observed in 48%, in the lumbar spine in 16% and in the proximal femur in 36%. Influence of the following possible factors in group 1 was established: BMI in 15-20 years ≤ 18 kg/m2 (p<0.013), BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 (p<0.018), 25-OH-D less than 25 ng / ml (p < 0.0018), calcium intake less than 800 mg/day (p<0.041). Menstrual disorders (p<0.052) and preeclapsia (p < 0.042) affected lumbar spine BMD. In group 1, vitamin D deficiency was detected in 82% of women, 18% showed vitamin D insufficiency; in group 2, vitamin D deficiency was found in 16%, deficiency in 70%, in 14% vitamin D was normal. In women with a combination of factors such as BMI≤ 18 kg/m; calcium intake lower than 800 mg/day, menstrual cycle disorders, vitamin D deficiency - osteopenia in the distal radius occured 11 times more often (OR=11,47059; CI 95%=[4,0326; 32,627]). Conclusion: most significant impact on BMD decrease in puerperas can be expected if patient has the following risk factors: BMI≤18 kg/m2; 25-OH- D<25 ng/ml ; nutrition with calcium intake <800 mg per day, preeclampsia. Combination of these factors may increase the risk of osteopenia in the distal radius.

Bone Mineral Density in Transfusion Independent Thalassemia Patients.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 3353-3353
Author(s):  
Zahra Pakbaz ◽  
Zhe Zhang ◽  
Ellen Fung ◽  
Nancy Sweeters ◽  
Sylvia Singer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Family History ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Low Bone Mass ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Patients Âgés ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Low bone mineral density (BMD) is commonly seen in regularly transfused thalassemia patients; however, there have been few reports for bone mineral density assessment in transfusion independent thalassemia patients. The present report includes the results of BMD assessments in patients with transfusion independent thalassemia who were referred to the bone density clinic through 2002–2006. BMD was evaluated by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA, Hologic Delphi A). A convenience sample of 24 patients (Females=15) with transfusion independent thalassemia were measured with a mean age of 22.1 ± 13.8 years. Subjects younger than 10 yrs old (n = 7) underwent scans for Lumbar spine (LS; L1-L4) and whole body (WB), patients ages 10–20 (n = 5) were assessed for LS, WB, and non-dominant hip, and for patients older than 20 (n = 12), LS and hip scans were completed. Z-scores specific for age and gender were generated using Zemel BS et al.(J. Bone Min Res 2004) database. Z-scores less than −2.0 were considered as low bone density. Calcium intake was assessed by a brief food frequency questionnaire. Past medical history, medications, history of fractures, and family history of osteoporosis were obtained by chart review and patient interview. Data is presented as Mean ± SD. T-test was used to assess differences in continuous variables. The mean LS Z-score (n = 24) was −1.5 ± 1.0 and the mean hip Z-score (n = 17) was −0.5 ± 1.1. Mean WB Z-score (n = 10) was −2.0 ± 1.2. There was a significant (p<0.001) difference between spine and hip Z-scores. Overall 46% had a Z-score less than −2.0. Thirty-three percent of patients have spine Z-scores of less than −2.0 and 25% spine Z-scores between −2.0 and −1.0. Average spine Z-score in patients younger than 10 years old (n=7) was −1.6 ± 0.5. In WB scans, 50% of the patients had WB Z-scores worse than −2.0. None of the young patients (5–9 yrs; n = 7) consumed inadequate intake of calcium (< 2/3 of RDA age specific) while 75% of patients ages 10–20 (n = 4) years old consumed inadequate intake of calcium (dietary + supplement). Neither spine nor hip Z-score was related to patients’ gender, age, and calcium intake. Two patients reported fractures in the past and two reported family history of osteoporosis. Six patients had delayed puberty and one has hypogonadism. Seven patients have short stature. This data suggests that low bone mass is not only a problem in transfused thalassemia patients, but is also observed in non-transfused patients. The significance and pathophysiology of low bone mass should be studied further in non-transfused patient population, especially in younger children.

scholarly journals Preoperative and Postoperative Bone Mineral Density Change and Risk Factor Analysis in Patients with a GH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Li’nan Qin ◽  
Xiaopeng Guo ◽  
Lu Gao ◽  
Zihao Wang ◽  
Chenzhe Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Femoral Shaft ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Total Hip

Purpose. This study analysed changes in bone mineral density (BMD) at different sites in patients with acromegaly and postoperative BMD changes and explored risk factors associated with BMD. Methods. Clinical data of 39 patients with growth hormone- (GH-) secreting pituitary adenomas and 29 patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas who were newly diagnosed in neurosurgery from January 2016 to December 2018 were retrospectively analysed, including measurements of preoperative and postoperative BMD, serum GH glucose inhibition, random GH and IGF-1, and other anterior pituitary hormones. Results. The average patient age and disease duration were 43.74 (33.41–54.07) years and 72.15 (22.82–121.48) months, respectively. Compared with patients with nonfunctioning adenomas, patients with GH-secreting pituitary adenomas had significantly higher BMDs at L1, L2, femoral neck, Ward triangle, trochanter, femoral shaft, and total hip sites (p<0.05). The BMD Z score at L1 and femoral neck sites significantly increased (p<0.05). Thirteen patients underwent re-examination of BMD 1 year postsurgery, and the BMD Z score was reduced to normal levels at L1, L2, L3, L4, L1-L4, and L2-L4 compared with preoperative levels (p<0.05). Postoperative BMD Z scores in the femoral neck and total hip were significantly increased (p<0.05). Disease duration was negatively correlated with the lumbar-spine BMD Z score. IGF-1 burden was negatively correlated with the BMD Z score at L1 and L1–L4. Multiple regression analysis showed that IGF-1 burden was a risk factor for a BMD Z score decrease at L1 and L1–L4. Conclusion. BMD in patients with GH-secreting pituitary adenomas (compared with nonfunctional adenomas) increased at L1, L2, femoral neck, Ward triangle, trochanter, femoral shaft, and total hip sites. Lumbar-spine BMD Z score recovered to normal levels postsurgically when GH and IGF-1 levels were controlled. BMD Z score was negatively correlated with disease duration and IGF-1 burden in patients with GH-secreting pituitary adenomas, and IGF-1 burden was an independent risk factor for reduced lumbar-spine BMD Z score.

scholarly journals Bone mineral density in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis after one year of treatment with etanercept

2018 ◽  
Vol 146 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 297-302
Author(s):  
Gordana Susic ◽  
Marija Atanaskovic ◽  
Roksanda Stojanovic ◽  
Goran Radunovic
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Rheumatoid Factor ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Mineral Metabolism ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral Metabolism ◽  
Systemic Jia ◽  
One Year

Introduction/Objective. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most frequent chronic inflammatory, rheumatic disease of childhood, associated with disturbance of bone mineral metabolism, which develops gradually and progressively, and if untreated eventually leads to osteoporosis in adulthood. The aim of our study was to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with JIA treated with etanercept over a period of one year. Methods. The prospective cohort study included 94 JIA patients (66 female, 28 male), their median age being 14.77 years. BMD was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry on the lumbar spine. Disease activity was assessed using the American College of Rheumatology Pedi 50 criteria. Results. After one year of treatment with etanercept, we found a statistically significant increment in all osteodensitometry variables (p < 0.001). Annual enhancement for the whole group was as follows: bone mineral content 15.8%, BMD 7.2%, BMDvol 4.2%. Z-score improved from -0.86 to -0.58 SD at the last visit, but decreased in rheumatoid factor-positive polyarthritis patients. Patients with systemic JIA had the lowest Z-score. Z-score correlated with functional disability level. BMD was lower in the group treated with glucocorticoids. Conclusion. Our results showed significant improvement of bone mineral density in children with JIA after one year of treatment with etanercept. Rheumatoid factor-positive and systemic JIA subtypes and treatment with glucocorticoids are the risk factors for impairing bone mineral metabolism.

An Updated Reference for Calculating Bone Mineral Density T-Scores

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanshan Xue ◽  
Yuzheng Zhang ◽  
Wenjing Qiao ◽  
Qianqian Zhao ◽  
Dingjie Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Low Bone Mass ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Opposite Pattern ◽  
T Score ◽  
Peak Bmd

Abstract Context Bone mineral density (BMD) T-score reference may be updated when the peak BMD of the population is unclear and may need to be updated. Objective To update BMD T-score references using the peak BMD from the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting The NHANES 2005-2014. Participants Non-Hispanic white females between the ages 10-40 years (N=1549) were our target population to estimate peak BMD (SD). Individuals aged≥50 years (N=5523) were used to compare the percentages of osteoporosis and low bone mass based on existing and updated BMD T-score references. Main Outcome Measurements: BMD data within the age at attainment of peak BMD±5 years were used to calculate updated BMD T-score references. Results The updated average of BMD (SD) for diagnosing osteoporosis at the femoral neck and lumbar spine were 0.888 g/cm 2 (0.121 g/cm 2) and 1.065 g/cm 2 (0.122 g/cm 2), respectively. The percentages of individuals with osteoporosis at the femoral neck and low bone mass at the femoral neck and lumbar spine based on the updated BMD T-score references were higher than the percentages of people designated with these outcomes under the existing guidelines (P&lt;0.001). However, we observed the opposite pattern for lumbar spine osteoporosis (P&lt;0.001). Conclusions We calculated new BMD T-score references at the femoral neck and lumbar spine. We found significant differences in the percentages of individuals classified as having osteoporosis and low bone mass between the updated and existing BMD T-score references.

Increased Cortical Bone Mineralization in Imatinib Treated Patients with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 2940-2940
Author(s):  
Sofia Jonsson ◽  
Yuan Wei ◽  
Bob Olsson ◽  
Claes Ohlsson ◽  
Mattias Lorentzon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Volumetric Bone Mineral Density ◽  
P Value ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
T Score

Abstract Background: Imatinib mesylate (Gleevec™) is the drug of choice for most patients with chronic phase CML. It was recently suggested that hypophosphatemia develops in imatinib treated patients as a consequence of suppression of bone turnover and renal phosphate wasting. Aim: To study the mineral metabolism, and areal and volumetric bone mineral density in chronic phase CML patients treated with imatinib. Material and methods: Seventeen imatinib treated CML patients (11 males/6 females; mean age 60±11 (SD) years) and 17 healthy volunteers (11 males/6 females; mean age 59±11 (SD) years) were included. All CML patients were treated in first chronic phase, targeting an imatinib dose of 400 mg q.d. At time of study, all patients were in complete cytogenetic remission and the mean imatinib treatment duration was 50±19 (SD) months. Serum levels of total and ionized calcium, phosphate, magnesium, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and markers of bone formation (osteocalcin and bone specific alkaline phosphatase) and bone resorption (carboxyterminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen) were analyzed. Twenty-four hours urine collections, for determination of calcium and phosphate excretion, were also obtained from all patients and controls. Areal and volumetric bone mineral density (aBMD and vBMD) were evaluated by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and peripheral quantitative computerized tomography (pQCT), respectively. Results: Imatinib treated patients had significantly lower serum levels of ionized calcium, phosphate, magnesium, osteocalcin and bone specific alkaline phosphatase. Serum PTH was higher in the patients compared the controls (p=0.06). The patients also excreted less calcium in the urine. aBMD were increased in hip and lumbar spine compared to controls. The results of the DXA measurements. T-score is the difference of BMD from young adult (20–40 years; same sex) mean value normalised to the population SD. Z-score is the difference of BMD from age-matched (same sex) mean value normalised to the population SD. vBMD was increased in cortical but not trabecular bone of tibia and radius. The results of pQCT-measurements. vBMD and cross sectional area were measured at *4% and **25% bone length in the proximal direction. Conclusion: Our data show that imatinib increases cortical bone mineral density and clearly rules out the previous concern of “imatinib induced osteomalacia”. It can be speculated that tyrosine kinase inhibitors could be novel antiosteolytic agents in skeletal disorders such as osteoporosis, myelomatosis and bone marrow metastatic diseases. Indeed, previous animal studies have shown that imatinib decreases osteoclastogenesis and osteoclast activity. DXA CML (n=17) Controls (n=17) P-value Hip bone (total) aBMD (g/cm2) 1.08±0.2 0.95±0.1 0.025 T-score 0.07±1.42 −0.82±0.83 Z-score 0.46±1.37 −0.26±0.85 Lumbar spine aBMD (g/cm2) 1.27±0.22 1.12±0.15 0.029 T-score 0.38±1.77 −0.82±1.23 Z-score 0.57±1.72 −0.36±1.29 pQCT CML (=17) Controls (n=17) P-value Radius Trabecular vBMD* (mg/cm3) 190.9±34.2 193.9±28.8 ns Cortical vBMD** (mg/cm3) 1211.3±23.8 1181.1±38.7 0.01 Cortical area** (mm2) 95.1±16.3 88.6±18.7 ns Tibia Trabecular vBMD* (mg/cm3) 240.2±47.3 226.2±23.9 ns Cortical vBMD* (mg/cm3) 1185.6±23.5 1159.4±36.2 0.017 Cortical area** (mm2) 262.6±50.7 261.3±44.4 ns

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