Published February 2000 | Version v1
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Premature epiphyseal fusion and degenerative arthritis in chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis

Creators

  • 1. Pediatric Radiology, Children's Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)
  • 2. Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Children's Hospital and the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (Canada)
  • 3. F.R.C.S. Section of Orthopedics, Children's Hospital and the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)

Description

A 9-year-old boy was diagnosed with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis affecting multiple sites. During an 8-year follow-up he developed premature closure of a distal radial epiphysis and degenerative changes in the adjacent radiocarpal joint. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 94-96
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
31013161
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; IMAGES; LEGS; OSTEOMYELITIS; SKELETON
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; LIMBS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; SKELETAL DISEASES

Optional Information

Notes
With 4 figs., 1 tab.