Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis: A Challenging Diagnosis in The Pediatric Age Group and The Role of Imaging: Sharing A Rare Clinical Experience from Ethiopia, East Africa
Getachew Assefa Neknik,
Daniel Admassie Tadesse,
Daniel Zewdneh Solomon
Abstract:Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, which was originally described as chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis is an autoinflammatory bone disorder of idiopathic origin affecting the metaphyseal portion of long bones at multiple sites. This disease entity, which was previously considered to be rare; is now showing a higher incidence according to recent studies. The disease affects children in the age range of 8-11 years and affects females more than males. It is characterized by clinical symptoms persisting… Show more
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