Bone mineral density, 25-hydroxyvitamin d levels and chronic liver disease in pediatric patients
Bone health of children and adolescents has been the focus of studies in recent years, since it is necessary to understand the low bone mass and / or hypovitaminosis D in pediatric patients with chronic disease, in order to propose a preventive and therapeutic strategy for promote healthy skeletal growth. This study sought to describe bone mineral density (BMD) and serum vitamin D levels in pediatric patients, followed up at referral outpatient clinics for liver disease. This is a descriptive study with patients aged 5-19 years, seen at outpatients with liver disease.