Zoledronic acid, or zoledronate, is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate widely used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease. It inhibits osteoclast function by binding to hydroxyapatite, reducing bone resorption and increasing bone mineral density. Despite its proven efficacy in increasing bone mineral density and reducing the incidence of fractures, adverse effects have been documented, including ocular side effects such as acute anterior uveitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe simultaneous occurrence of more than two types of neoplasms is rare due to their significant phenotypic differences. Thyroid carcinoma is regularly associated with genetic alterations and endocrine syndromes. However, the etiology of the forms of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC)/medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is still not fully understood.
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