Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in a young woman treated with isotretinoin

Reumatol Clin (Engl Ed). 2022 Mar;18(3):184-185. doi: 10.1016/j.reumae.2020.09.006.

Abstract

We present the case of a 36-year-old woman with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis especially at cervical spine since she was 29 years old. The only relevant feature was the use of isotretinoin at regular doses in the past for severe acne.

Keywords: Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis; Hiperostosis anquilosante vertebral difusa; Isotretinoin; Isotretinoína.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Vertebrae
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / chemically induced
  • Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / diagnostic imaging
  • Isotretinoin* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Isotretinoin