Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: a follow-up study

Abstract

Thirteen children/adolescents and two young adults with unifocal or multifocal nonpyogenic inflammatory bony lesions with a prolonged, fluctuating course are reported. The lesions were most often located at the metaphyseal region of tubular bones and the clavicle, but also at the spine, ischiopubic bone, and the sacroiliac joint. Progressive sclerosis and hyperostosis occurred mostly in the clavicle and occasionally in the tibia, femur, metatarsal, and ischiopubic bone, linking the changes to those described under the name Garré osteomyelitis. Seven patients had pustulosis palmoplantaris, and the skeletal disorder may be regarded a form of pustulotic arthroosteitis.