Efficacy of Denosumab for Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis in an Adolescent Patient with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Case Report

CASE: We report the case of a 13-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who sustained bilateral femoral neck fractures associated with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Denosumab therapy for 18 months markedly improved the lumbar bone mineral density and the bone turnover markers. No fractures or complications were recorded during the treatment period. CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of denosumab treatment for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in a patient with DMD. The drug merits additional testing as an effective therapy for osteoporosis in patients with DMD.