Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: spinal involvement and radiological appearances.
We report a case of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis which presented as back pain in a 14-yr-old male. The full distribution of the spinal lesions was determined by MRI, which proved to be more sensitive than other imaging modalities. After 1 yr, in spite of a good symptomatic response to corticosteroid therapy, new MRI abnormalities had developed.
Martin
J C
JC
Department of Rheumatology, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Clwyd.
Desoysa
R
R
O'Sullivan
M M
MM
Silverstone
E
E
Williams
H
H
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012008:Recurrence; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*