Paget disease: a review of current knowledge.
An overview of the current knowledge on Paget disease is presented. Recent advances include a better understanding of its etiology, pathogenesis, and effects on bone structure and function. The clinical and radiologic features are discussed, as are some new ideas on treatment protocol. The therapeutic agents considered include calcitonin, disodium, etidronate, and mithramycin.
D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D002116:Calcitonin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012968:Etidronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010001:Osteitis Deformans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008926:Plicamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography
D002116:Calcitonin; D012968:Etidronic Acid; D008926:Plicamycin