[Bone changes following long-term isotretinoin (Roaccutane) treatment]. 1989

L Halkier-Sørensen, and J H Andresen

The case is presented of a 33-year-old man treated with Roaccutane for two years on account of severe acne conglobata. X-ray examination after two years showed pronounced hyperostoses with bridging in the thoracic spine and hyperostoses and beginning bridging in the cervical spine. Furthermore, small exostoses were found on the hands and feet. X-ray control of patients treated for more than six months with Roaccutane is recommended.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D001847 Bone Diseases Diseases of BONES. Bone Disease,Disease, Bone,Diseases, Bone
D005096 Exostoses Benign hypertrophy that projects outward from the surface of bone, often containing a cartilaginous component. Exostosis
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor
D015474 Isotretinoin A topical dermatologic agent that is used in the treatment of ACNE VULGARIS and several other skin diseases. The drug has teratogenic and other adverse effects. 13-cis-Retinoic Acid,Accutane,Isotretinoin Zinc Salt, 13-cis-Isomer,Ro 4-3780,Roaccutane,13 cis Retinoic Acid,Isotretinoin Zinc Salt, 13 cis Isomer,Ro 4 3780,Ro 43780

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