Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (C.R.M.O.). A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract The case of an 8-year-old boy presenting two episodes of osteomyelitis of the left and right tibial diaphysis is reported. The recurrent course, the negative cultures and the symmetrical aspect of the lesions suggest the diagnosis of recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis. The location of the l...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of pediatric surgery 1996-10, Vol.6 (5), p.312-315
Hauptverfasser:	Meyer zu Reckendorf, G., Milon, E., Pous, J. G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Case report Child Chronic Disease Diseases of the osteoarticular system Humans Male Medical sciences Miscellaneous. Osteoarticular involvement in other diseases Osteomyelitis - diagnosis Osteomyelitis - therapy Osteonecrosis - pathology Recurrence Tibia - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The case of an 8-year-old boy presenting two episodes of osteomyelitis of the left and right tibial diaphysis is reported. The recurrent course, the negative cultures and the symmetrical aspect of the lesions suggest the diagnosis of recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis. The location of the lesions at the middle of the diaphysis and the histological finding of predominant bone necrosis are unusual.
ISSN:	0939-7248 1439-359X
DOI:	10.1055/s-2008-1071006