hrp0089p1-p037 | Bone, Growth Plate & Mineral Metabolism P1 | ESPE2018

Hypercalcaemia after Treatment with Denosumab in Children: Bisphosphonates as an Option for Therapy and/or Prevention?

Sydlik Carmen , Weissenbacher Claudia , Roeb Julia , Roland Durr Hans , Bechtold-Dalla Pozza Susanne , Schmidt Heinrich

Background: Pharmacologic options for treatment of osteolytic diseases especially in children are limited. Although not licensed for use, denosumab, a fully humanized antibody to RANKL, is used in children and shows good effects. Among others, one indication are giant cell tumors of the bone. Yet, there are reports of severe hypercalcemia after stop of denosumab, an adverse effect which is rarely seen in adults.Case reports: Four patients, aged 6, 13 and...