Progressive massive osteolysis secondary to benign squamous epithelial colonisation in chronic osteomyelitis.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Epithelial Cells
- Osteolysis
- Osteomyelitis
Anatomy
- femur