Osteomyelitis, chronic recurrent multifocalM86.3

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Rare, acquired, inflammatory skeletal disease, so far mainly described in children and adolescents, which is "dermato-osseous" associated with pustulosis palmo-plantaris and acne pustulosa in 20-30% of cases. S.a.u. SAPHO syndrome.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Aetiopathologically, subacute to chronic recurrent, non-purulent, postinfectious triggered bone marrow inflammation is present.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurs in children, adolescents and young adults, especially in the female sex.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Subacute, to chronically recurrent, non-purulent bone marrow inflammation of the clavicle, sternum, pelvis and spine. Association with pustulosis palmo-plantaris, acne conglobata and acne fulminans.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer