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Kim S, Kim SW, Lee BC, Kim DH, Sung DH. Adult-onset hypophosphatemic osteomalacia as a cause of widespread musculoskeletal pain: A retrospective case series of single center experience. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:7785-7794. [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i32.7785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteomalacia (OM) is frequently confused with various musculoskeletal or other rheumatic diseases, especially in patients with adult-onset widespread musculoskeletal pain because of its low prevalence and non-specific manifestations.
AIM To facilitate the early diagnosis and etiology-specific treatment of adult-onset hypophosphatemic OM.
METHODS A retrospective review of medical records was performed to screen adult patients who visited a physiatry locomotive medicine clinic (spine and musculoskeletal pain clinic) primarily presenting with widespread musculoskeletal pain at a single tertiary hospital between January 2011 and December 2019. We enrolled patients with hypophosphatemia, high serum bone-specific alkaline phosphatase levels, and at least one imaging finding suggestive of OM.
RESULTS Eight patients with adult-onset hypophosphatemic OM were included. The back was the most common site of pain. Proximal dominant symmetric muscle weakness was observed in more than half of the patients. Bone scintigraphy was the most useful imaging modality for diagnosing OM because radiotracer uptake in OM showed characteristic patterns. Six patients were diagnosed with adefovir (ADV)-induced Fanconi syndrome, and the other two patients were diagnosed with tumor-induced OM and light-chain nephropathy, respectively. After phosphorus and vitamin D supplementation and treatment for the underlying etiologies, improvements in pain, muscle strength, and gait were observed in all patients.
CONCLUSION Mechanical pain characteristics, hypophosphatemia, and distinctive bone scintigraphy patterns are the initial diagnostic indicators of adult-onset hypophosphatemic OM. ADV-induced Fanconi syndrome is the most common etiology of hypophosphatemic OM in hepatitis B virus-endemic countries.
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- Sungwon Kim
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, South Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Jungdap Hospital, Suwon 16480, South Korea
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul 06973, South Korea
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06973, South Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul 06351, South Korea
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Laurent MR, De Schepper J, Trouet D, Godefroid N, Boros E, Heinrichs C, Bravenboer B, Velkeniers B, Lammens J, Harvengt P, Cavalier E, Kaux JF, Lombet J, De Waele K, Verroken C, van Hoeck K, Mortier GR, Levtchenko E, Vande Walle J. Consensus Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Belgium. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:641543. [PMID: 33815294 PMCID: PMC8018577 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.641543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common genetic form of hypophosphatemic rickets and osteomalacia. In this disease, mutations in the PHEX gene lead to elevated levels of the hormone fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), resulting in renal phosphate wasting and impaired skeletal and dental mineralization. Recently, international guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of this condition have been published. However, more specific recommendations are needed to provide guidance at the national level, considering resource availability and health economic aspects. A national multidisciplinary group of Belgian experts convened to discuss translation of international best available evidence into locally feasible consensus recommendations. Patients with XLH may present to a wide array of primary, secondary and tertiary care physicians, among whom awareness of the disease should be raised. XLH has a very broad differential-diagnosis for which clinical features, biochemical and genetic testing in centers of expertise are recommended. Optimal care requires a multidisciplinary approach, guided by an expert in metabolic bone diseases and involving (according to the individual patient's needs) pediatric and adult medical specialties and paramedical caregivers, including but not limited to general practitioners, dentists, radiologists and orthopedic surgeons. In children with severe or refractory symptoms, FGF23 inhibition using burosumab may provide superior outcomes compared to conventional medical therapy with phosphate supplements and active vitamin D analogues. Burosumab has also demonstrated promising results in adults on certain clinical outcomes such as pseudofractures. In summary, this work outlines recommendations for clinicians and policymakers, with a vision for improving the diagnostic and therapeutic landscape for XLH patients in Belgium.
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- Michaël R. Laurent
- Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- *Correspondence: Michaël R. Laurent,
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, KidZ Health Castle, University Hospital Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc (UCL), Brussels, Belgium
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- Paediatric Endocrinology Unit, Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Paediatric Endocrinology Unit, Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Development and Regeneration, Prometheus LRD Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven - University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- XLH Belgium, Belgian X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets (XLH) Patient Association, Waterloo, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Center of Liège, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Traumatology, University and University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Center of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Unit for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics/Pediatric Nephrology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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