hrp0092p1-14 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2019

Refractory Hypercalcemia After Denosumab Treatment in Pediatric Age: A Case Report

Deodati Annalisa , Ubertini Graziamaria , Grossi Armando , Inzaghi Elena , Paone Laura , Maria Milano Giuseppe , Cappa Marco , Fintini Danilo

Background: Denosumab is a new class of antiresorptive medication and a fully human monoclonal antibody of the IgG2 immunoglobulin isotype to RANKL. In fact, it binds with high affinity and specificity to RANKL, mimicking the inhibitory effects of Osteoprotegerin, resulting in rapid suppression of bone resorption. Denosumab is commonly used also in pediatric age for treatment of osteoporosis, malignancies, and other benign bone lesions, such as fibrous dysplas...