Other factors associated with the disease such as cholestasis, chronic alcohol abuse, and immunosuppressive drugs also contribute to creation of imbalance. - Bone densitometry is the diagnostic and monitoring procedure of choice for hepatic osteopathy. It should be performed on patients with associated risk factors BMI <19 kg / m², alcoholism, early menopause, previous fractures, hypogonadism, etc..
La densitometría ósea es el procedimiento de elección para realizar el diagnóstico y seguimiento de la osteopatía hepática, la cual debe ser realizada en pacientes con factores de riesgo asociados IMC < 19 kg/m, alcoholismo, menopausia temprana, fracturas previas, hipogonadismo, entre otros.