What are some practical tips in distinguishing between metabolic bone disease due to chronic kidney disease and osteoporosis?
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Which of the following tests do you use to help distinguish between metabolic bone disease due to chronic kidney disease (CKD-MBD) and osteoporosis?
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Nephrology · U Chicago
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The biggest difference between osteoporosis and CKD-MBD has to do with the underlying bone mineral laboratories. Generally, with osteoporosis, bone chemistries are relatively normal; there may be a decrease in Vit D. However, with CKD-MBD, there is usually an increase in PTH, potentially abnormaliti...
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