| Title |
Isotretinoin-induced skeletal hyperostosis
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|---|---|
| Published in |
SpringerPlus, November 2014
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| DOI | 10.1186/2193-1801-3-698 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Scott W. Graf, Samuel L. Whittle |
| Abstract |
We describe a case of skeletal hyperostosis in a 29 year old man presenting with non-inflammatory back pain with a past history of isotretinoin therapy for acne. The development of skeletal hyperostosis, predominantly of the spine, has been reported in association with isotretinoin use and has a radiographic picture similar to diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. The prevalence and severity of this condition appears to correlate with duration of therapy. Isotretinoin is a well-established treatment for severe acne. It is important for the rheumatologist be aware of this phenomenon when assessing young patients with musculoskeletal symptoms and evidence of radiological abnormalities. |
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| Australia | 3 | 60% |
| United States | 1 | 20% |
| Iraq | 1 | 20% |
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| Members of the public | 4 | 80% |
| Scientists | 1 | 20% |
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| Other | 3 | 18% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 3 | 18% |
| Researcher | 2 | 12% |
| Student > Master | 2 | 12% |
| Student > Bachelor | 1 | 6% |
| Other | 5 | 29% |
| Unknown | 1 | 6% |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 7 | 41% |
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