Ann Dermatol.  2018 Apr;30(2):243-245. 10.5021/ad.2018.30.2.243.

Cutaneous Abscess as a Complication of Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

• Yang MY
• Jin H
• You HS
• Shim WH
• Kim JM
• Kim GW
• Kim HS
• Ko HC
• Kim MB
• Kim BS

• KMID: 2414694
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2018.30.2.243

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. (A) Physical examination exihibited an erythematous bulging mass from left submental area to upper neck. (B) Exposed necrotic bone was observed in left molar area of the mandible on oral examination. (C) Relatively well-defined heterogenous hypoechoic mass was assessed by ultrasound. (D, E) Radiolucent area (white arrow) in conventional radiograph, and low density lesion (white arrow) in dental computed tomography were observed. (F) Deep dermal abscess and necrotic debris infiltrated by inflammatory cells mainly composed of neutrophils were observed in tissue of cutaneous abscess (H&E, ×200). (G) Necrotic osteocytes with inflammatory infiltration were observed in bony specimen of sequestrectomy (H&E, ×200).

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