Julia Calatayud MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Maria Andreu Ruiz De Gopegui MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Diana Exposito MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Diego Pereira Boo, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Beatriz Alvarez De Sierra Garcia MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Javier Sanchez Hernandez, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To provide an overview of the more frequent drug-induced musculoskeletal disorders. To illustrate the radiological findings of these effects by radiological techniques: Conventional radiology, computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance (MR).

Some drugs can have adverse effects on musculoskeletal system. Nowadays, the increasing use of a wide variety of drugs with side effects requires a thorough understanding by radiologist and the right approach in evaluating imaging techniques to detect these alterations. We reviewed the pathologic findings induced musculoskeletal drugs in our hospital in the last year. We reviewed the clinical and demographic data and have characterized these findings agree with bone, muscle and tendon manifestations mainly. Abnormalities such as insufficiency fractures induced by bisphosphonates, tendinopathy and myopathy induced by statins or quinolones, osteoporosis and avascular osteonecrosis caused by corticosteroids will be presented, evaluating the radiological findings with appropriate methods of image (RX , CT and RM). The adverse effects on musculoskeletal system are common and often undiagnosed. Familiarity with these commonly encountered side effects leads to a more accurate and precise diagnosis and is essential for proper clinical management.  

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Calatayud, J, Ruiz De Gopegui, M, Exposito, D, Pereira Boo, D, Alvarez De Sierra Garcia, B, Sanchez Hernandez, J, Side Effects of Drugs on Musculoskeletal System.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005329.html