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Nisi M, Pioli MC, Cinquini C, Izzetti R. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws in a patient treated with Pembrolizumab: Report of a case and review of the literature. Oral Oncol 2024; 153:106825. [PMID: 38692151 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Marco Nisi
- Department of Surgical Pathology, Medicine, Molecular and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Medicine, Molecular and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Medicine, Molecular and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Medicine, Molecular and Critical Area, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Konarski W, Poboży T, Konarska K, Śliwczyński A, Kotela I, Krakowiak J. Exploring the Impact of Novel Anti-Cancer Therapies on Jaw Osteonecrosis and Other Bones: A Comprehensive Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1889. [PMID: 38610654 PMCID: PMC11012550 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Osteonecrosis is a debilitating condition characterized by the loss of blood supply to the bones, leading to bone death. This condition can impact various bones, including the jaw, which significantly affects patients' quality of life by causing difficulties in swallowing, feeding, chewing, and speaking, along with swollen, painful mucous membranes and chronic sinusitis. Osteonecrosis can arise due to treatment with antiresorptive drugs. However, there is a growing number of reports of osteonecrosis following novel targeted anti-cancer treatments, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and biological therapies. The pathogenesis of osteonecrosis is linked to the side effects of the antiangiogenic mechanisms of these medications, leading to a disrupted blood flow. Our review aims to examine recent insights into osteonecrosis triggered by new anti-cancer drugs. Most reports focus on the osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ); however, we discovered that some authors have described cases of osteonecrosis affecting the femoral head or elbow following novel anti-cancer treatments. Prevention is a key component in managing osteonecrosis. Therefore, a comprehensive risk assessment should always be performed before and during anti-cancer therapy.
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- Wojciech Konarski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ciechanów Hospital, 06-400 Ciechanów, Poland;
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- Medical Rehabilitation Center, Sobieskiego 47D, 05-120 Legionowo, Poland;
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- Social Medicine, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland; (A.Ś.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Central Research Hospital of Ministry of Interior, Wołoska 137, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Social Medicine, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland; (A.Ś.); (J.K.)
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Patel V, Carey B. Pembrolizumab related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023; 61:704-706. [PMID: 37957097 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.08.241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication with potential implications on patients' ongoing medical care. This case report describes a case of MRONJ from pembrolizumab; a novel immune checkpoint inhibitor drug.
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- Vinod Patel
- Fl 23, Oral Surgery Dept, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 9RT, United Kingdom.
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- Fl 2, Head & Neck Dept, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 9RT, United Kingdom.
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Elad S, Yarom N, Zadik Y. Immunotherapy-Related Oral Adverse Effects: Immediate Sequelae, Chronicity and Secondary Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4781. [PMID: 37835475 PMCID: PMC10571987 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15194781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Immunotherapy-related adverse effects (irAEs) have been reported to manifest in oral tissues, mainly as lichenoid and non-lichenoid lesions and salivary gland dysfunction; however, the characterization of oral irAEs and their clinical impact is limited. (2) Methods: This is a retrospective clinical chart review of 14 patients with oral irAEs, describing the impact of the oral irAEs in terms of the immediate effect, treatment, chronicity of the irAEs and the development of oral cancer. (3) Results: Common symptoms were pain and dry mouth, causing no-to-severe pain and/or dry mouth sensation. The immediate sequala ranged from sensitivity to certain foods up to elimination of oral intake. Treatment included conventional palliation techniques with or without systemic steroids. Discontinuation of the immunotherapy agents was required in 6 patients. Innovative treatment modalities included photobiomodulation for oral mucosal pain relief, and salivary gland intraductal irrigations for relief of salivary gland hypofunction. Late sequala included the development of proliferative leukoplakia and oral cancer. (4) Conclusions: Patients treated with immunotherapy may develop debilitating oral irAEs. They should be followed for oral involvement so treatment may be initiated when the symptoms are mild to avoid discontinuation of the immunotherapy. Patients that develop oral lichenoid lesions should receive long-term follow-up, as they may have higher risk for oral cancer.
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- Sharon Elad
- Oral Medicine, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
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- Oral Medicine Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer 5265601, Israel
- School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Sedation and Imaging, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem 9112001, Israel;
- Department of Military Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 9112001, Israel
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Pennings I, Moskowitz A, Shah G, Estilo C, Huryn JM, Yom SK. Osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with pembrolizumab. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2023; 136:e11-e14. [PMID: 36804060 PMCID: PMC10395506 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
We report a case of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) with pembrolizumab, a rare yet possibly emerging complication. In this case, a temporal relationship between the development of ONJ and the patient's treatment regimen suggested an association between pembrolizumab/GVD therapy and the development of ONJ. Thrombocytosis and anatomic factors may also have played a role. The number of patients using pembrolizumab will likely continue to increase. We document this instance in order to better inform dental treatment around cancer patients undergoing pembrolizumab therapy.
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- Isabel Pennings
- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
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Boston B, Ipe D, Capitanescu B, Gresita A, Hamlet S, Love R, Hadjiargyrou M, Huang CL, Nusem I, Miroiu RI, Popa-Wagner A, Warnke PHH, Petcu EB. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: A disease of significant importance for older patients. J Am Geriatr Soc 2023. [PMID: 37224415 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is clinically defined as a non-healing jawbone ulcerative-necrotic lesion appearing after dental therapy or minor trauma in patients treated previously with anti-resorptive, anti-angiogenic or immunomodulators. Older patients with osteoporosis and cancer receive these pharmacological agents regularly. As these patients are long-term survivors, efficient treatment is of paramount importance for their quality of life. METHODS Literature searches via PubMed were conducted to identify relevant MRONJ studies. Basic information on MRONJ classification, clinical features, and pathosphysiology is presented herein as well as various clinical studies dealing with MRONJ in patients with osteoporosis and cancer. Lastly, we discuss current managment of patients and new trends in treatment of MRONJ. RESULTS Although close follow-up and local hygiene have been advocated by some authors, severe forms of MRONJ are not responsive to conservative therapy. At present, there is no "gold standard" therapy for this condition. However, as the physiopathological basis of MRONJ is represented by the anti-angiogenic action of various pharmacological agents, new methods to increase and promote local angiogenesis and vascularization have recently been successfully tested in vitro, limited preclinical studies, and in a pilot clinical study. CONCLUSIONS It appears that the best method implies application on the lesion of endothelial progenitor cells as well as pro-angiogenic factors such as Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and other related molecules. More recently, scaffolds in which these factors have been incorporated have shown positive results in limited trials. However, these studies must be replicated to include a large number of cases before any official therapeutic protocol is adopted.
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- Bridget Boston
- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Department Anatomy, University of Medicine, and Pharmacy, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York, USA
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- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York, USA
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Bone Bank, Coopers Plains, Queensland, Australia
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- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Experimental Research Center for Normal and Pathological Aging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Kiel and Praxisklinik am Ballastkai, Flensburg, Germany
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- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York, USA
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Klein BA, Shazib MA, Villa A, de Abreu Alves F, Vacharotayangul P, Sonis S, Fedele S, Treister NS. Immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer therapy: Review of orofacial adverse events and role of the oral healthcare provider. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2022; 3:968157. [PMID: 36060116 PMCID: PMC9427772 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2022.968157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a revolutionary class of antineoplastic therapy that restore anti-tumor immunity. Consequences of this enhanced immune response include a multitude of immune related adverse events (irAEs) that can affect any body system, including the mouth. Orofacial irAEs reproduce features of numerous immune-mediated conditions, including oral lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and Sjögren syndrome, among others. The aim of this review is to summarize known orofacial irAEs and to familiarize oral healthcare providers with how to identify and manage these toxicities as part of the care team for patients treated with ICIs.
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- Brittany A. Klein
- Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Brittany A. Klein
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- Division of Surgical and Specialty Care, Workman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University, High Point, NC, United States
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- Department of Orofacial Science, University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
- University of São Paulo School of Dentistry, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Clinical Research, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Center, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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Myoken Y, Fujita Y, Kawamoto K, Toratani S. Osteonecrosis of the jaw in a metastatic lung cancer patient with bone metastases undergoing pembrolizumab + denosumab combination therapy: Case report and literature review. Oral Oncol 2020; 111:104874. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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