Denosumab-induced hypocalcaemia in metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer

Denosumab is a fully human MAB that acts as a potent anti-resorptive by inhibiting activation of osteoclasts by inhibiting the receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B (RANK) ligand. Hypocalcaemia has been reported as one of the serious adverse sequelae of use of denosumab. We present a case of...

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Main Authors: Florence Gunawan, Elizabeth George, Mark Kotowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2019-12-01
Series:Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1530/EDM-19-0063