[Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis]

An Esp Pediatr. 2001 Feb;54(2):181-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is a rare disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by multiple bone lesions and a variable clinical course. We present a 10 year old boy with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis who improved after treatment with naproxen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Naproxen / therapeutic use
  • Osteomyelitis* / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteomyelitis* / drug therapy
  • Recurrence
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Naproxen