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Persistent Bilateral Atypical Femoral Fractures in an Antiresorptive-Naïve Singaporean Chinese Patient with Graves’ Disease*

Atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) are rare adverse effects of bisphosphonate therapy. We report an unusual case of bilateral diaphyseal AFFs in an antiresorptive-naïve Singaporean Chinese female with Graves’ disease. She presented with complete right AFF requiring surgical fixation, and persistent l...

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Autores principales: Choo, Kuan Swen, Dacay, Lily Mae, Chong, Le Roy, Gani, Linsey Utami
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10692435/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38045669
http://dx.doi.org/10.15605/jafes.038.02.17
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Sumario:Atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) are rare adverse effects of bisphosphonate therapy. We report an unusual case of bilateral diaphyseal AFFs in an antiresorptive-naïve Singaporean Chinese female with Graves’ disease. She presented with complete right AFF requiring surgical fixation, and persistent left incomplete AFF for over four years. Femoral bowing, varus femoral geometry, and ethnic influence likely contributed to the AFFs’ formation. This case may provide insights into the pathogenesis of AFFs in high-risk Asian populations.