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Gorham-Stout disease--stabilization during bisphosphonate treatment
Fabian Hammer1, Werner Kenn, Ulrich Wesselmann
1Department of Medicine, Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Summary
Gorham-Stout disease, a rare bone disorder, caused chest pain in a patient due to rib destruction. Bisphosphonate treatment effectively managed symptoms and halted disease progression.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Gorham-Stout disease is a rare idiopathic disorder characterized by progressive, massive osteolysis.
- It typically affects a single bone or limb, presenting with bone pain and pathological fractures.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old woman presented with localized left-sided chest pain associated with a long-standing cutaneous lesion.
- Imaging revealed destruction of ribs 9-11, with biopsy showing angiomatous hypervascularization and fibrosis.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with Gorham-Stout disease based on clinical, radiological, and histological findings.
- Monotherapy with bisphosphonates (pamidronate) was initiated for pain management and disease control.
Implications:
- Bisphosphonate therapy demonstrated rapid pain relief and clinical stabilization in this Gorham-Stout disease case.
- This case highlights the efficacy of bisphosphonates in managing Gorham-Stout disease, preventing further bone loss.