Silicone implant generating artifacts in densitometry
case report
Keywords:
Osteoporosis, bone densitometry, artifactAbstract
Densitometry is the gold standard test for diagnosis, initiation of treatment and follow-up of patients with osteoporosis, as it has a high positive predictive value for the risk of fragility fractures. However, there may be flaws in its execution and interpretation, leading to an erroneous diagnosis. The present study aims to report a clinical case where the patient underwent cosmetic surgery and silicone implants in the gluteal region that generated artifacts in the densitometry.
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