Delayed Diagnosis of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) Associated with Bevacizumab Therapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients: Report of Two Cases

Delayed Diagnosis of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) Associated with Bevacizumab Therapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients: Report of Two Cases

Medication-induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) has been reported not only after use of antiresorptive agents (bisphosphonates and denosumab), but also in cancer patients receiving antiangiogenic agents, alone or combined with antiresorptive drugs. We report two cases of MRONJ observed in colore...

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Main Authors: Francesco Erovigni, Alessio Gambino, Marco Cabras, Antonella Fasciolo, Silvio Diego Bianchi, Elisa Bellini, Vittorio Fusco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
colorectal cancer
bevacizumab
osteonecrosis of jaw
ONJ
MRONJ
bisphosphonate
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/4/4/39

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