A retrospective case series on bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw in 20 cats.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This retrospective study highlights the salient aspects of a series of feline patients affected with bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Though more commonly published in human literature, this presentation is rare in cats. The authors hope that this study will assist in making this a more globally known entity with subsequent improved prognosis.

Methods

Data was retrospectively obtained from the medical records between 2015 and 2021 of 20 cats with Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Data included patient information, clinical history, presenting complaint, systemic diseases, details referable to hypercalcemia and treatment thereof, bisphosphonate specifics (dose and duration), clinical presentation of the lesion, diagnostic testing includ

SUBMITTER: Hatunen SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11377274 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature