Pediatric osteomyelitis masquerading as skeletal neoplasia

Orthop Clin North Am. 1996 Jul;27(3):625-34.

Abstract

Osteomyelitis has many forms of presentation in the pediatric age group. From neonatal osteomyelitis, with a paucity of clinical symptoms and signs, to the more typical acute hematogenous form or even the subacute or chronic presentations, a high index of suspicion is needed to institute appropriate investigations and treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Osteomyelitis / congenital
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*