TY - JOUR AU - Annexstad, E. J. AU - Bollerslev, J. AU - Westvik, J. AU - Myhre, A. G. AU - Godang, K. AU - Holm, I. AU - Rasmussen, M. PY - 2019 DA - 2019/12/23 TI - The role of delayed bone age in the evaluation of stature and bone health in glucocorticoid treated patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy JO - International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology SP - 4 VL - 2019 IS - 1 AB - Low bone mineral density and an increased risk of appendicular and vertebral fractures are well-established consequences of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and the risk of fractures is exacerbated by long-term glucocorticoid treatment. Monitoring of endocrine and skeletal health and timely intervention in at-risk patients is important in the management of children with DMD. SN - 1687-9856 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13633-019-0070-0 DO - 10.1186/s13633-019-0070-0 ID - Annexstad2019 ER -