Abstract
BACKGROUND
A case of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of calvarial bone has not been reported.
METHODS
The clinical, imaging, and histopathological findings of the patient are presented. A 72-year-old female treated with bisphosphonates for osteoporosis presented with an open wound of her scalp. CT, MRI and bone scan suggested lytic and sclerotic changes with inflammation.
RESULTS
Surgical debridement was performed and final pathology was consistent with osteonecrosis and osteomyelitis.
CONCLUSIONS
This case illustrates that bisphosphonates can induce osteonecrosis of calvarial bone.
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