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Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis with an atypical presentation in an adult man.

Abstract
We present the case of a 33-year-old man with no significant medical history who developed right scapular pain, left-sided sacroiliac joint pain, and lower back pain, and was eventually diagnosed with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO). Imaging demonstrated multiple scattered T2-hyperintense lesions on MRI at the spine and the left SI joint, some of which progressed and one regressed in size on follow-up. Histopathology demonstrated only non-specific chronic inflammation compatible with CRMO. No evidence of infectious organisms or neoplastic processes was found. The pain was relapsing and remitting in nature. Laboratory investigations were notable for no evidence of hematologic malignancy or infection, but only a mild increase in alkaline phosphatase. This case highlights that CRMO, despite being thought of as a childhood-onset disease, can present in adults as well, and also provides illustrative examples of imaging and histological findings.
AuthorsCheng William Hong, Edward C Hsiao, Andrew E Horvai, Thomas M Link
JournalSkeletal radiology (Skeletal Radiol) Vol. 44 Issue 9 Pg. 1359-64 (Sep 2015) ISSN: 1432-2161 [Electronic] Germany
PMID25771734 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (methods)
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis (pathology)
  • Recurrence
  • Sacroiliac Joint (pathology)
  • Spondylitis (pathology)

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