Chronic non-infectious osteitis: single centre case series
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Background Chronic non-infectious osteitis (CNO), also known as Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, is a noninfectious inflammatory osteopathy predominantly affecting children and adolescents. Diagnosis is often difficult as initial symptoms and clinical course can vary widely. CNO can result in significant morbidity. Treatment regimes are varied but bisphosphonate therapy with pamidronate is proving effective at reducing pain and improving bone remodelling in some patients.
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