Imaging Approach to Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children: An Update

Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHOM) is primarily a disease in infants and children. Early diagnosis of AHOM in children is essential to prevent complications and long-term morbidity. The diagnosis of AHOM could be challenging as presentation varies with the child's age and type of pathogen....

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Published in:Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI CT, and MRI, 2010-04, Vol.31 (2), p.100-106
Main Author: Karmazyn, Boaz, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Child
Contrast Media
Diagnostic Imaging - methods
Humans
Image Enhancement - methods
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted - methods
Osteomyelitis - diagnosis
Osteomyelitis - epidemiology
Radiology
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHOM) is primarily a disease in infants and children. Early diagnosis of AHOM in children is essential to prevent complications and long-term morbidity. The diagnosis of AHOM could be challenging as presentation varies with the child's age and type of pathogen. It is the role of the radiologist to suggest the appropriate imaging modality for the diagnosis of AHOM and evaluation of complications. This article discusses the current multimodality imaging approach for early diagnosis of AHOM, and evaluation of complications to guide treatment.
ISSN:0887-2171
1558-5034
DOI:10.1053/j.sult.2009.12.002