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Osteopenia refers to weakening of bone without risk of fragility fractures. She may have osteopenia, however, her symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness are characteristic of osteomalacia.
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e
Osteopaenia
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Osteomalacia refers to inadequate levels of vitamin D and calcium in the body that result in softening of bones in adults. It increases the likelihood of fractures. Given this woman's history of Coeliac disease and stay in Iceland, it is likely that she has a vitamin D and calcium deficiency. Her symptoms of  bone pain and muscle weakness are also characteristic of it.
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a
Osteomalacia
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This refers to weaker bones resulting in fragility fractures and increased likelihood of fractures. She may have osteoporosis, however, her symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness are characteristic of osteomalacia.
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b
Osteoporosis
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Osteopetrosis refers to abnormal bone growth causing overly dense bones and increased likelihood of fractures. This is more common in childhood and does not present with symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness.
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c
Osteopetrosis
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This is osteomalacia in children, characterised by bow legs, poor growth and bone pain.
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d
Rickets
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Osteomalacia
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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A 43-year-old female comes into A&E with pain in her hip following a fall from standing height. On conducting an X-Ray of her hip, there is found to be a fractured neck of the femur.

She has recently moved from Iceland, and has a past medical history of poorly controlled Coeliac disease. She complains that she has recently been experiencing pain and weakness in her lower back and legs.

What condition is she highly likely to have?
a