Asymmetric bone mineral density in the bilateral femoral necks due to gluteal implants: a case report

Asymmetric bone mineral density in the bilateral femoral necks due to gluteal implants: a case report

Interpreting asymmetric bone mineral density in the bilateral hips on dual energy x-ray absorptiometry requires investigation into the potential causes, both real and artifactual. Silicone gluteal implants have been reported to cause abnormally elevated bone mineral density. We report a case of abno...

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Main Authors: Jennifer L. Favinger, MD, Charles H. Chesnut, MD, Felix S. Chew, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-06-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Bone densitometry
DXA
Artifact
Gluteal implants
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043316303685

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