Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) with symmetric involvement of both femora: X-ray, bone scintigram, and MR imaging findings in one case

J Magn Reson Imaging. 2007 Aug;26(2):422-6. doi: 10.1002/jmri.21015.

Abstract

The case of a 17-month-old boy with symmetric involvement of both femora in chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is presented. Imaging showed an extraordinary involvement of both femoral diaphyses and distal metaphyses with extensive lamellar-like periosteal reactions. Diagnosis was based upon laboratory tests, bone scintigraphy, and MRI findings and was proved by open bone biopsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Chronic Disease
  • Femur / pathology*
  • Gadolinium / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Osteomyelitis / pathology*
  • Radionuclide Imaging / methods*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / pharmacology
  • Recurrence
  • Technetium Tc 99m Medronate / pharmacology
  • Time Factors
  • X-Rays

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Gadolinium
  • Technetium Tc 99m Medronate