Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 203, 87 - 89 (2007)
Published online: 28 July 2007 | doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.634
Subject Categories: Case reports | Medical matters | Oral medicine
Bisphosphonate induced osteochemonecrosis of the jaw mimicking a tumour
M. Pancholi1, A. Edwards2 & S. Langton3
- Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that reduce the rate of bone turnover.
- Osteochemonecrosis is a drug-induced condition in which part of the jawbone dies and cannot regenerate due to lack of blood supply.
- Oral manifestations of drug actions and side effects are well known. This paper outlines guidelines for management.
Abstract
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.
- Senior House Officer in OMFS, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
- Specialist Registrar in OMFS, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Correspondence to: M. Pancholi1 e-mail: mpancholi@talk21.com
