Chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis of a metacarpal

J Hand Surg Br. 2005 Jun;30(3):298-301. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.01.009. Epub 2005 Apr 7.

Abstract

Chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis in a metacarpal is presented. Bacterial cultures were negative, and radiographs and an isotope scan were non-specific. Histopathological assessment confirmed the diagnosis. Iliac bone grafting resulted in symptomatic relief to the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Metacarpus / pathology*
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Osteomyelitis / pathology
  • Osteosclerosis / pathology