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Paget's Disease of Bone
Publication Date: December 1, 2014
Last Updated: October 22, 2024
Diagnosis
Imaging
In patients with suspected Paget’s disease, the Endocrine Society (ES) recommends obtaining plain radiographs of the suspicious regions of the skeleton. ( 1 , H )
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In patients diagnosed with Paget’s disease, the ES suggests a radionuclide bone scan to determine the extent of the disease and identify possible asymptomatic sites. ( 2 , M )
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Treatment
Indications
The ES recommends treatment with a bisphosphonate (see Table 2) for most patients with active Paget’s disease who are at risk of future complications. ( 1 , M )