We report a rare case of diffuse alteration of the vertebral bony structure fortuitously found in a 20-year-old patient and essentially characterized by an impressive “vertebra-within-vertebra” appearance.
B Coulier
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Mandibular reconstruction to restore functions and aesthetics after mandibular resection remains a major surgical challenge. This type of reconstruction using non-vascularized autogenous bone graft harvested from iliac bone has been popular given that ...
Romzi Hanif +2 more
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Intralesion Triamcinolon Injection Therapy on Esophageal Stricture as Side Effect of Long Term Use Biphosphonate [PDF]
Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affect almost any organ system. Patient with SLE is at risk of osteoporosis. Biphosphonate is one of osteoporosis treatments. However, esophageal stricture (ES) caused by continuous
Arles, Yoanda Silvia
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PHYSIOLOGY AND THE EFFECT OF SOME DRUGS ON OSTEOCLAST
The osteoclast cellular process is essential for bone growth, remodeling, and repair, and is, under normal conditions, tightly coupled to the process of bone formation by the osteoblast.
Angky Soekanto
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A rare case of zolendronate infusion complication leading to glaucoma filtration surgery
A Khan1, G Lascaratos1, T Rane-Malcolm2, R Sanders21Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, 2Department of Ophthalmology, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife, UKAbstract: Zolendronic acid is a nitrogenous biphosphonate commonly used as an ...
Khan A +3 more
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Osteonecrosis of the maxilaries associated with use of biphosphonate
Introduction: Bisphosphonates (BF) are inhibitors of reabsorption bone and are indicated for the treatment of Osteoporosis, Bone Metastasis, Multiple Myelomas and Paget's Disease. They are pyrophosphate analogs, which have high affinity for bone tissue inhibiting the action of osteoclasts.
Lacerda, Jamille dos Passos
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Immediate improvement in patient care: Auditing adherence to the British Society for Haematology guidelines on screening and management of the long-term consequences of multiple myeloma and treatment. [PDF]
Abstract Advances in myeloma have resulted in improved prognosis for patients. However complications of the disease and treatment, pose a risk of specific long‐term consequences. An audit tool was adapted to assess adherence to the British Society for Haematology guidelines for screening and management of long‐term myeloma consequences.
Sweeney K +3 more
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Discontinuation of immunosuppression in patients with immune-mediated drug-induced liver injury or idiopathic autoimmune hepatitis: A case-control study. [PDF]
Drug‐induced liver injury (DILI) may present with autoimmune features and require immunosuppressive therapy (IST) to reach a biochemical response. Discontinuation of corticosteroids without hepatitis relapse was more frequent in these patients as compared to patients with classical autoimmune hepatitis.
Hassoun J +8 more
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Biomarkers to predict the onset of biphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: A systematic review. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The goal of this paper was to identify available biomarkers to predict the onset of biphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ).
Lorenzo-Pouso AI +5 more
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Orbital myositis induced by alendronate: A case report
Abstract Background and purpose Bisphosphonates are widely used, notably for osteoporosis treatment. Their common side effects are well known. However, they can trigger less common effects such as orbital inflammation. Here, the case is reported of an orbital myositis triggered by alendronate. Methods This is a case report at an academic medical center.
Lucie Lefeuvre +3 more
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