Abstract

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare form of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis of unknown etiology and, to date, there is no uniformly effective treatment for this disease. Role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect lesions in CRMO has increased last years.

Highlights

  • Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare form of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis of unknown etiology and, to date, there is no uniformly effective treatment for this disease

  • Imaging of refractory chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis succesfully treated with etanercept and methotrexate

  • We suggest that anti-TNF therapies could be an effective treatment option in some patients with CRMO refractory to conventional treatment

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Summary

Introduction

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare form of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis of unknown etiology and, to date, there is no uniformly effective treatment for this disease. Role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect lesions in CRMO has increased last years

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