Author: Godfrey M.

Source: The New Zealand Medical Journal (Online)

Year: 2018

Comment:

Abstract / Excerpt:

A 79-year-old lady presented with a history of diffuse sero-negative arthritis dating from early adulthood. Numerous investigations and therapies had failed to provide any significant benefit and both knees and a hip had been replaced when initially seen a year ago. On questioning at that time, she admitted to daily drinking at least six cups of black tea since childhood. She lives in a retirement village where there has not been water fluoridation since 1994. However, her fasting fl uoride results (Medlab) were elevated.

Citation: Godfrey M. A case of skeletal fluorosis?. The New Zealand Medical Journal (Online). 2018; 131(1474):77-8.