Marshall A, Kavanagh R T, Crisp A J
Department of Rheumatology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
Br J Rheumatol. 1997 Mar;36(3):393-6. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/36.3.393.
Three patients with osteoporosis secondary to systemic mastocytosis are described. With the exception of the typical rash of urticaria pigmentosa, spinal pain caused by osteoporosis was the most prominent symptom. Intermittent single i.v. infusions of pamidronate have controlled pain an improved lumbar spine bone density.