Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis on the Distal Tibia and Fibula.
10.4055/jkoa.2015.50.2.160
- Author:
Jeon Gyo KIM
1
;
Heui Chul GWAK
;
Min Young HER
;
Dong Gyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. ortho1@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis;
tibia;
fibula
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Bone Diseases;
Child;
Fibula*;
Humans;
Male;
Osteomyelitis*;
Rare Diseases;
Tibia*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2015;50(2):160-164
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a non-infectious inflammatory bone disease that occurs mainly in children and adolescents. The clinical presentation shows imprecise bone pain, while radiologic findings and histologic exam are similar to those of infectious osteomyelitis. It is a rare disease, which is difficult to distinguish from other diseases, therefore it could be misdiagnosed. We report on a case of CRMO on the distal tibia and fibula in an 11-year-old boy.
