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Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare condition (1:1,000,000), in which the bones have lesions, inflammation, and pain.It is called multifocal because it can appear in different parts of the body, primarily bones, and osteomyelitis because it is very similar to that disease, although CRMO appears to be without any infection.
An entity initially known as chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis was first described in 1972. [1] Subsequently, in 1978, [ 2 ] several cases of were associated with blisters on the palms and soles ( palmoplantar pustulosis ).
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: No consistent evidence of association with autoimmunity. [122] [123] Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: LPIN2, D18S60. Synonyms: Majeed syndrome. Complement component 2 deficiency: Possibly symptomatic of autoimmune diseases, but not a disease. Congenital heart block
Osteomyelitis is an infective process that encompasses all of the bone (osseous) components, including the bone marrow. When it is chronic, it can lead to bone sclerosis and deformity. [citation needed] Chronic osteomyelitis may be due to the presence of intracellular bacteria. [19]
Majeed syndrome is an inherited skin disorder characterized by chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, congenital dyserythropoietic anemia and a neutrophilic dermatosis. [1] It is classified as an autoinflammatory bone disorder. The condition is found in people with two defective copies (autosomal recessive inheritance) of the LPIN2 gene.
Chronic pain is any pain that persists or recurs for 3 to 6 months or longer. Acute pain, such as flu-related body aches or pain due to an injury, can be mild or severe but generally goes away ...
Myelitis has an extensive differential diagnosis. The type of onset (acute versus subacute/chronic) along with associated symptoms such as the presence of pain, constitutional symptoms that encompass fever, malaise, weight loss or a cutaneous rash may help identify the cause of myelitis. In order to establish a diagnosis of myelitis, one has to ...
“The hallmark symptoms are burning, soreness, and tenderness of the scalp,” she says. How to treat scalp pain The right treatment for your scalp pain ultimately depends on what’s behind it ...