2018
DOI: 10.1017/s0022215118000324
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Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the ear canal: our experience and a review of the literature

Abstract: Bisphosphonate-related ear canal osteonecrosis is undoubtedly under-diagnosed. For such a commonly prescribed medication, the risks and side effects of bisphosphonate should be better known and long-term treatment should be avoided if possible.

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“…La osteoporosis y el bajo índice de masa ósea son un problema frecuente que afecta principalmente a la población femenina. Se estima que el 50% de las mujeres y 20% de hombres de más de 50 años tienen riesgo de sufrir una fractura osteoporótica [2,11]. Los BFS son el primer tratamiento de elección en la mayoría de las pacientes con osteoporosis.…”
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“…La osteoporosis y el bajo índice de masa ósea son un problema frecuente que afecta principalmente a la población femenina. Se estima que el 50% de las mujeres y 20% de hombres de más de 50 años tienen riesgo de sufrir una fractura osteoporótica [2,11]. Los BFS son el primer tratamiento de elección en la mayoría de las pacientes con osteoporosis.…”
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“…A pesar de ser un efecto adverso infrecuente, la osteonecrosis del CAE debe sospecharse en aquellos pacientes que estén tomando o hayan tomado BFS por la significativa morbilidad que conlleva [11].…”
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“…In cases where osteonecrosis is identified in the absence of prior radiation therapy, medication-related osteonecrosis may be a consideration but requires clinical correlation to identify a prior history of anti-resorptive type medications such as bisphosphonates and/or denosumab. Medication-related osteonecrosis is well documented in the jaw bones and can also occur in the temporal bone but is reported far less frequently [46,47].…”
Section: Osteonecrosis/osteomyelitis Of Temporal Bonementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Special stains may be used to evaluate for fungal and/or bacterial elements though often broad-spectrum antibiotics and fungal ear drops may already be implemented. The histologic features of medication-related osteonecrosis of the temporal bone are not well-described [46,47]. Conservative management is advised though in severe cases surgery may be warranted.…”
Section: Osteonecrosis/osteomyelitis Of Temporal Bonementioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, these interventions have side-effects such as high cost, gastrointestinal disorders, osteonecrosis of the jaw and ear canal, hypophosphatasia (HPP), symptomatic bone marrow edema (BME), etc. [9][10][11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%