Osteoporosis in a 60-year-old male with a history of chronic myeloid leukemia treated with imatinib mesylate Journal Article uri icon
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abstract
  • Secondary osteoporosis is defined as a decline in bone mineral density due to any underlying etiology, which usually results in accelerated bone loss than expected for the individual's age or gender. Almost 50-80% of men diagnosed with osteoporosis have secondary osteoporosis. We present a case of a 60-year-old male with secondary osteoporosis with a history of imatinib mesylate-treated chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Imatinib mesylate has revolutionized the management of individuals with chronic myeloid leukemia, which is now managed as a chronic disease. Imatinib has been demonstrated to cause dysregulation of bone metabolism. The long-term effects of imatinib on bone metabolism are still unknown.

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    publication date
  • 2023
  • published in
  • Cureus  Journal
  • Research
    keywords
  • Drugs and Drug Therapy
  • Leukemia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Additional Document Info
    volume
  • 15
  • issue
  • 6