A Case of Sinusitis due to Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of Jaw.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2012.55.9.590
- Author:
Sung Do JUNG
1
;
Hye Ran SON
;
Young Jun CHUNG
;
Ji Hun MO
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. jihunmo@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw;
Osteonecrosis;
Sinusitis
- MeSH:
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw;
Diphosphonates;
Jaw;
Multiple Myeloma;
Osteonecrosis;
Osteoporosis;
Otolaryngology;
Retrospective Studies;
Sinusitis
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2012;55(9):590-594
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Bisphosphonates are used effectively for many medical conditions, such as multiple myeloma, Paget's disease, osteoporosis, etc. However, recent case series and retrospective studies have established a relationship between necrotic bone lesions localized to the jaw and the use of chronic bisphosphonate therapy. This condition has been named bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). Although some cases with BRONJ affect the paranasal sinus, they have been rarely reported in otorhinolaryngology. Hence, we report a case of BRONJ with sinus involvement and a review of the relevant literature.
