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ArticleMedicine and pharmacy reports2024

Resemblances and differences between osteoradionecrosis of the jaw and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Mihai Vlad Golu, Ionela Paşcanu, Cecilia Petrovan, Simona Mocan, Adina Cosarcă, Despina Bereczki Temistocle, Alina Ormenişan

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Mihai Vlad GoluDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mureş, Romania.
Ionela PaşcanuDepartment of Endocrinology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mureş, Romania.
Cecilia PetrovanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mureş, Romania.
Simona MocanDepartment of Pathology, Emergency County Hospital, Targu Mures, Romania.
Adina CosarcăDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mureş, Romania.
Despina Bereczki TemistocleDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mureş, Romania.
Alina OrmenişanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mureş, Romania.
Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș · ROSpitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Târgu Mureş · RO

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Abstract

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to identify the clinical, radiological, and histological characteristics of patients diagnosed with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and treated at the Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Clinic of the Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Targu Mures between 2017 and 2022. The study aimed to analyze correlations between patient characteristics, particularly their history of bone modifying agent use or local radiotherapy during cancer treatment, in order to identify specific patient profiles that could aid in evaluating treatment response and guide individualized treatment strategies. Methods: Fifty-two patients diagnosed with ONJ were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups based on their medical history: the bone modifying agent use group and the radiotherapy group. Clinical, radiological, and histological data were collected and analyzed. Statistical analysis, including p-values, was performed to compare patient characteristics between the two groups. Results: Patients in the radiotherapy group were significantly older than those in the bone modifying agent use group (66 years vs. 56.9 years, p=0.001). There was a higher proportion of males in the radiotherapy group compared to the bone modifying agent use group (90% vs. 22%, p<0.001). Jaw involvement was more prevalent in the radiotherapy group compared to the bone modifying agent use group (95% vs. 66%, p=0.018). Histological analysis showed a similar frequency of Actinomyces species in both groups (50% vs. 34%, p=0.264). Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest the existence of two distinct patient profiles based on their treatment history (bone modifying agent use vs. radiotherapy) in ONJ. Patients in the radiotherapy group were older, predominantly male, and exhibited a higher prevalence of jaw involvement. Histological analysis revealed no significant differences in Actinomyces species frequency between the two groups. These distinct patient profiles may indicate different responses to treatment, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment strategies tailored to specific patient characteristics. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and develop personalized approaches for managing ONJ.

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medication-related osteonecrosis of the jawosteonecrosis of the jawosteoradionecrosis of the jawtreatment strategies

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