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Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis of the jaw – difficulties in diagnosis
Author(s) -
Molyneaux Charlotte
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/ors.12345
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis , osteomyelitis , girl , psychological intervention , surgery , osteitis , nursing , psychology , developmental psychology
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is a relatively uncommon inflammatory disease which if often difficult to diagnose. This report describes the case of a 14‐year‐old girl and her journey in reaching a diagnosis. This is often a long process which involves many interventions. The report discusses the difficulties in diagnosis and potential guidelines for reaching a working diagnosis.
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