[Chronic non-infectious osteomyelitis in children]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2023 Jan 4:167:D6858.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

Musculoskeletal pain in common and the differential diagnosis is broad. It is important to recognize the harmful and/or treatable pathology, without performing unnecessary diagnostics. Pattern recognition is crucial. One of the differential diagnostic considerations is chronic non-infectious osteomyelitis (CNO). A relatively unknown auto-inflammatory disease. By presenting three cases, we want to draw attention to this condition and contribute to a better recognition of this disease. We emphasize the importance of doing a total body MRI, when CNO is considered.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Musculoskeletal Pain* / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis* / diagnosis
  • Whole Body Imaging