What is the differential diagnosis for osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis increases the fragility of the bones. It causes about 11 million fractures per year in the world. Male to female ratio of incidence is about 1 : 4. Differential diagnosis for osteoporosis include:

1. Multiple myeloma
2. Neoplasms of bones
3. Osteogenesis imperfecta
4. Type I collagen defect
5. Osteomalacia

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