Differentials
Osteomalacia
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
INVESTIGATIONS
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
There are no differentiating signs or symptoms.
INVESTIGATIONS
May have low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, as well as elevated total serum alkaline phosphatase levels. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D would be expected to be normal in people with PDB, even if alkaline phosphatase is elevated.
Fibrous dysplasia
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
INVESTIGATIONS
SIGNS / SYMPTOMS
There are no differentiating signs or symptoms.
INVESTIGATIONS
May have elevated total serum alkaline phosphatase levels.
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