Skeletal Manifestations in Gaucher Disease: A Case Report

Gauchers disease is the most frequent hereditary lysosomal deposit storage disorder. It is characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase that leads to an accumulation of glucocerebroside in the macrophage lysosomes. It is classified in three types, according to the presence of central nervous system involvement (type 2 and 3) or not (type 1). In the majority of patients there are hepatosplenomegaly, anemia and thrombocytopenia. Skeletal involvement is also important and it is the most disabling manifestation. In this case report, there is presented a case of Gauchers disease with multiple skeletal involvement and the literature is reviewed

Pregnancy-Associated Osteoporosis: Case Report - Case Report

Pregnancy associated osteoporosis is a rare complication manifested with back, low back pain after gestation, or in lactation period. The entity has been first described by Nordin and Roper in 1955. The etiology and pathogenesis has not been thoroughly understood. Preexisting osteoporosis which grows harder in gestation, or genetic tendency and idiosyncrasy have been suggested as etiologic factors. In this article the current literature was reviewed on the basis of a patient diagnosed and treated in our department. (Osteoporoz Dünyasından 2006; 12 (2): 39-42