Bisphosphonate induced osteochemonecrosis of the jaw mimicking a tumour.
Osteonecrosis has been well-documented in the past. We present an example of this complication that we recently saw in our department which on initial presentation appeared to be squamous cell carcinoma. This case is particularly important as the condition will become more and more prevalent and therefore it is imperative that GDPs in primary care are aware of it.
Pancholi
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OMFS, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH. mpancholi@talk21.com
Edwards
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Langton
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D008875:Middle Aged; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates; D002981:Clindamycin