hrp0082p1-d3-53 | Bone (1) | ESPE2014

Bone Mineral Density Evaluation in Children with Gaucher Disease

Larroude Maria Silvia , Drelichman Guillermo , Cassinelli Hamilton , Richard Lucia , Ruiz Alba , Reicher Paola , Cuello Fernanda , Lanza Victoria , Fernandez Ramiro , Maro Alejandra , Corrales Marcela , Arizo Adriana , Escobar Nicolas Fernandez , Rapetti Cristina , Donato Hugo , Chain Juan Jose , Zirone Sandra , Cedola Alejandra , Bietti Julieta , Sweri Maia

Background: Bone involvement is described as a relevant sign in patients suffering Gaucher disease (GD).Objective and hypotheses: To analyze the long-term effect of enzyme replacement therapy on bone mineral density, a retrospective observational study was conducted in a cohort of 34 GD pediatric patients (14 males, 20 females, median age 11.3 years).Method: Lumbar spine (LS) (L2–L4, N: 34) and total body (TB) (N: 24) bone min...