Cross-sectional study of patients with VCP multisystem proteinopathy 1 using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.

Rod Carlo Agram ColumbresVu LuuMinh NguyenVirginia E Kimonis

Published in: Muscle & nerve (2024)

In MSP1, DXA revealed reduced bone and lean mass, and increased fat mass. These DXA insights could aid in monitoring disease progression of muscle loss and secondary osteopenia/osteoporosis in MSP1, providing value both clinically and in clinical research.

Keyphrases

dual energy
bone mineral density
computed tomography
postmenopausal women
plasmodium falciparum
image quality
body composition
skeletal muscle
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
single cell
fatty acid
soft tissue
bone regeneration