Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2012 Sep;55(9):590-594. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2012.55.9.590.

A Case of Sinusitis due to Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of Jaw

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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. jihunmo@gmail.com

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.

Keyword

Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw; Osteonecrosis; Sinusitis

MeSH Terms

Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Diphosphonates
Jaw
Multiple Myeloma
Osteonecrosis
Osteoporosis
Otolaryngology
Retrospective Studies
Sinusitis
Diphosphonates
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