Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) occurs as a side effect of several drug classes, including antiresorptives and antiangiogenics. Its treatment may be approached in a number of different ways. The report below outlines a notable surgical case wherein sequestrectomy (with the aid of fluorescence and a Visually Enhanced Lesion Scope) was paired with concurrent reconstruction using a nasolabial fold flap to cover a large osteonecrosis lesion.
This case report takes readers through our journey to a diagnosis of a breast cancer metastasis superimposed on a stage II MRONJ lesion. It highlights the importance of sending all bone sequestra excised intraoperatively for histopathological examination.
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