title: [The idiopathic osteolysis syndrome].
abstract: Idiopathic osteolysis of the multicentric type is a rather rare clinical entity without known causative factor at onset. It displays rapid clinical progression and destruction of bone is completed before the end of growth. A review of the literature is presented with a view in particular to useful classification of the different types of osteolysis. A case followed up at our clinic for surgery of the hand is described and discussed.
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000473:pathology; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000473:pathology*
vernacular_title: Das idiopathische Osteolysesyndrom.