Premature epiphyseal growth plate arrest after isotretinoin therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma: A case series and review of the literature.
Angela DuvalyanAngela ChaFariba GoodarzianAlexandre ArkaderJudith G VillablancaAraz MarachelianPublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2020)
Bone toxicity associated with isotretinoin exposure is a concern. Growth plate arrest is a serious adverse effect that is attributable to isotretinoin therapy. Our findings suggest the prepubescent growth plate may be most at risk, and we recommend special attention to this population.