Paget's Disease of the Bone Learning Center
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Paget's disease is a disorder that involves abnormal bone destruction and regrowth, which results in deformity. |
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Symptoms
Bone pain (may be severe and persistent; Bowing of the legs and other visible deformities; Enlarged head; Fracture; H...
Causes
The cause of Paget's disease is unknown, although it might have to do with genes or a viral infection early in life. ...
Tests
Tests that may indicate Paget's disease include: Bone scan; Bone x-ray; Elevated markers of bone breakdown (for insta...
Treatments
Not all patients need treatment. For example, patients who have abnormal blood tests only may not need treatment. Peo...
Drugs
Paget's disease of bone ( osteitis deformans ) is the abnormal formation of bone tissue that results in weakened and ...
Complications
Bone fractures; Deafness; Deformities; Heart failure; Paraplegia; Spinal stenosis.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of Paget's disease.
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