Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis of the left femur associated with ulcerative colitis: a case report. Issue 9 (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Min Cheol; Kim, Kyeong Ok; Kang, Min Kyu; Jang, Byung Ik
• Is Part Of: Journal of international medical research. Volume 49:Issue 9(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis -- ulcerative colitis -- bone inflammation -- magnetic resonance imaging -- azathioprine -- case report; Medicine -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1177/03000605211042996
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-0605

Abstract

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare condition characterized by chronic relapsing noninfectious bone inflammation of unknown etiology. Although CRMO is considered an extraintestinal manifestation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, most cases of CRMO are associated with Crohn's disease; very few are associated with ulcerative colitis (UC). We herein describe a 21-year-old patient with UC who developed recurrent left thigh pain. The patient was diagnosed with CRMO associated with UC, which was well controlled with azathioprine treatment.