What Researchers Did
Researchers described a rare case of a patient with multiple myeloma who developed a severe infection called necrotizing fasciitis as a complication of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
What They Found
The patient, who had been on Ibandronate for 5 years and received lenalidomide, presented with severe neck swelling and pain. After surgical removal of a large necrotic area, the patient required 12 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and specific antimicrobial treatment to recover from the life-threatening infection.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes a single patient's experience and its findings may not apply to all patients with similar conditions.