Chronic fibrosing osteomyelitis: a position statement

Cranio. 2014 Oct;32(4):307-10. doi: 10.1179/0886963414Z.00000000057. Epub 2014 Jul 2.

Abstract

Chronic Fibrosing Osteomyletis (CFO) is a commonly found condition which is often undiagnosed because of its co-morbidities with other systemic conditions. Clinicians should consider CFO in their differential diagnosis when confronted with complex head, neck and facial pain patients who present with multi-symptom/systems overlay. A multi-disciplinary approach is often required for proper patient diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: chronic fibrosing osteomyletis,; contributing factors; histological findings,; multi-disciplinary,.

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Fibrosis
  • Humans
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Patient Care Team