Progressive massive osteolysis secondary to benign squamous epithelial colonisation in chronic osteomyelitis

Skeletal Radiol. 2006 Nov;35(11):876-81. doi: 10.1007/s00256-006-0091-7. Epub 2006 Mar 25.

Abstract

Although the rare complication of squamous cell carcinoma in chronic osteomyelitis is well known, benign squamous epithelial proliferation can also occur, causing osteolysis and fracture. The radiological and correlated pathological features of osteolysis from this benign complication of chronic osteomyelitis are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chronic Disease
  • Disease Progression
  • Epithelial Cells / diagnostic imaging*
  • Epithelial Cells / pathology*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteolysis / diagnosis*
  • Osteolysis / etiology*
  • Osteomyelitis / complications*
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Radiography