Paget’s Disease
Paget’s Disease ( 45 Questions)
Which bone structures are commonly affected by Paget's disease?
Long bones of the extremities: While long bones can be affected by Paget's disease, the axial skeleton is more commonly involved.
Paget's disease commonly affects the axial skeleton, including the skull, spine, and pelvis. The bones in these areas are often involved in the patchy areas of increased bone density and disorganized bone remodeling seen in the condition.
Hands and feet: The hands and feet can be affected by Paget's disease, but the axial skeleton is more frequently involved.
Ribs and sternum: The ribs and sternum can be affected by Paget's disease, but the axial skeleton, including the skull, spine, and pelvis, is more commonly affected.
Paget's disease commonly affects the axial skeleton, including the skull, spine, and pelvis. The bones in these areas are often involved in the patchy areas of increased bone density and disorganized bone remodeling seen in the condition.
a. Long bones of the extremities: While long bones can be affected by Paget's disease, the axial skeleton is more commonly involved.
c. Hands and feet: The hands and feet can be affected by Paget's disease, but the axial skeleton is more frequently involved.
d. Ribs and sternum: The ribs and sternum can be affected by Paget's disease, but the axial skeleton, including the skull, spine, and pelvis, is more commonly affected.