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Mandibular Osteonecrosis Associated With Raloxifene.

Authors :
Pontes HAR
Souza LL
Uchôa DCC
Cerqueira JMM
Source :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery [J Craniofac Surg] 2018 May; Vol. 29 (3), pp. e257-e259.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Osteonecrosis is a disease with diverse pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. It may be associated with some medications used to treat systemic issues with bone metabolism. A few cases of jaw bone osteonecrosis have been associated with raloxifene. In this paper, the authors present a clinical report of a 64-year-old woman who presented with a necrosis foci in the right alveolar ridge of the mandible, associated with continued raloxifene use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3732
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29303860
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000004278