Bone mineral density in children suffering from inflammatory bowel disease

Purpose: Osteopenia and osteoporosis are quite common and could be dangerous condition in children suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We measured the bone density of children suffering from IBD cared in gastroenterology ward. The main aim of the study was to exam the general state of the patients. Patients: The results of the bone densitometry of 21 children were analyzed. The examination was carried out on the lumbal vertebra and on the left hip bone by applying HOLOGIC QDR 45000C axial and DXA computer. Results: According to our actual results in 15 of 21 patients abate bone mineral density is pr…