Presentation
Back pain. Poorly controlled type 1 diabetic.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Osteoporotic vertebral crush fractures
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Alignment is normal. Mild scoliosis noted. Very mild wedging of T10 and T12 vertebral bodies is unchanged from the previous imaging in 6 months prior. Bony density is reduced for a patient of this age.
Review of previous imaging reveals the patient has been on steroids.
Case Discussion
Diabetes can precipitate premature osteoporosis. Steroids is a well known risk factor for osteoporosis.
See DDx for other causes of osteoporosis.
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