Abstract:Background
Hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia are known side effects of Denosumab, especially in presence of risk factors including underlying chronic kidney disease, osteoblastic metastasis, high bone turnover states, vitamin D deficiency and preexisting hypocalcemia. We report a unique case of prolonged severe hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia in a patient with CML on Imatinib, treated with Denosumab for osteoporosis.
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