Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3142353 Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2015 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

PurposeTo describe the efficacy of denosumab in the treatment of an aggressive giant cell granuloma of the mandible.MethodsDenosumab was administered to a patient with a large aggressive giant cell granuloma of the mandible resistant to standard medical therapy. The effectiveness and response was measured on the basis of patient symptoms and radiological parameters.ResultsA significant reduction in patient symptoms was reported in association with tumour regression on follow up radiographs.ConclusionThis report demonstrates potential use of denosumab in aggressive giant cell granulomas of the jaws that have been resistant to medical therapy.

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