Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0004p77 | (1) | ICCBH2015

Vertebral fractures in children affected by chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: case reports and therapy response

Vai Silvia , Corona Fabrizia , Broggi Francesca , Petaccia Antonella , Bianchi Maria Luisa

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare, auto-inflammatory disorder of unknown cause that affects children and adolescents. CRMO is characterized by periodic bone pain, fever, multiple bone lesions occurring at any skeletal site, even if the metaphyseal area of long bones, clavicle and shoulder girdle are the most common locations. Dermatological manifestations include psoriasis, acne and pustules. The clinical and radiological features of the disease are v...