Title of article :
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis in a 3.5‑year‑old boy
Author/Authors :
Tahririan, Mohamad Ali Department of Orthopedics - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences - Isfahan, Iran , Tabatabaei Nodushan, Mohamad Hossein Department of Orthopedics - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences - Isfahan, Iran , Farrokhi, Mehrdad Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
We report an extremely rare case of multifocal bone disorder in a 3.5‑year‑old boy who appeared for left forearm and arm pain
and multiple periods of fever with an unusual presentation of lymphoma/leukemia and highlight diagnostic challenges leading to a
misdiagnosis, which was then diagnosed and treated for chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO). Based on a left arm
biopsy and whole‑body scans, he was eventually diagnosed with CRMO. Taken together, in this case, we noticed a notable amelioration
after a 5‑month treatment with nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs on multiple bone pains.
Keywords :
Bone , chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis , eosinophilic granuloma , lymphoma
Journal title :
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
