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Laurence Allain1, Sarah Elbaz1, Sayanthen Sathyakumar1
1Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada.
Abstract:
A 9-year-old boy presented with edema of the left cheek. He was diagnosed with a large aneurysmal bone cyst of the mandibular bone. Off-label treatment with denosumab for 17 months resulted in a significant reduction in the lesion. Five months after discontinuing denosumab, the patient developed severe rebound hypercalcemia and acute kidney injury, which resolved with corticosteroids. Two years after treatment discontinuation, the lesion continues to decrease in size. This case highlights the efficacy of denosumab as an off-label treatment for aneurysmal bone cysts, though it can be associated with hypercalcemia and acute kidney injury. We conclude that the use of denosumab should be considered on a case-by-case basis, with regular monitoring for side effects.
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