The use of antiangiogenic and antiresorptive medications, particularly in patients with cancer or osteoporosis, can lead to osteonecrosis of the jaw following tooth extraction, trauma or arising spontaneously- A condition known as medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). In this article, we present a unique case of MRONJ in a patient with no history of antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drug use, who was instead taking the anti-interleukin 17-A (Secukinumab) medication for severe psoriasis. This association has not been previously reported in the literature.

Department of Anatomy Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen Charles University Pilsen 32300 Czech Republic

Department of Stomatology University Hospital Pilsen Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen Charles University Pilsen 32300 Czech Republic

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