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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2018

The unexpected presence of iron in bone biopsies of hemodialysis patients.

Melani R Custodio, Rosilene M Elias, Wagner D Velasquez, Luciene M Dos Reis, Ivone B Oliveira, Rosa M A Moysés, Aluizio B Carvalho, Vanda Jorgetti

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Article in International urology and nephrology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Melani R CustodioNephrology Division, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. melrcustodio@yahoo.com.br.
Rosilene M EliasNephrology Division, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Wagner D VelasquezNephrology Division, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Luciene M Dos ReisNephrology Division, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ivone B OliveiraNephrology Division, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Rosa M A MoysésNephrology Division, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Aluizio B CarvalhoNephrology Division, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Vanda JorgettiNephrology Division, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Universidade de São Paulo · BRUniversidade Federal de São Paulo · BRUniversidade Nove de Julho · BR

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Abstract

purposeBone biopsy defines classical diseases that constitute the renal osteodystrophy. There is a recent concern regarding other histological findings that are not appreciated by using the turnover, mineralization, and volume (TMV) classification. Iron (Fe) overload has been considered a new challenge and the real significance of the presence of this metal in bones is not completely elucidated. Therefore, the main goal of the current study was to not only to identify bone Fe, but also correlate its presence with demographic, and biochemical characteristics.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional analysis of bone biopsies performed in 604 patients on dialysis from 2010 to 2014 in a tertiary academic Hospital.

resultsHistomorphometric findings revealed the presence of Fe in 29.1%. Fe was associated with higher levels of serum ferritin and serum calcium. No TMV status was related to Fe bone overload.

conclusionOur study has highlighted that the presence of Fe in one-third of bone samples has unknown clinical significance. The lack of other contemporary bone biopsy study reporting Fe prevents us from comparison. The findings presented here should be specifically addressed in a future research and will require attention prior to implementation of any clinical guideline. If any proposed treatment, however, would change the bone Fe-related morbidity is undetermined.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiopsyBone RemodelingCalcification, PhysiologicCalciumChronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone DisorderCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFerritinsHumansIliumIronIron OverloadCalciumFerritinsIronBone biopsyDialysisFerritinHistomorphometryIron

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