[Morphology of the latent form of hematogenous osteomyelitis in children]

Morphology of slowly running hematogenous osteomyelitis in children of 2 to 14 years old is described on the basis of the operation material studies (24 cases). In the absence of or scarce symptoms, histologically a chronic inflammatory process with accumulations in bone marrow spaces of serous, fibrinous, purulent, or mixed exudate was observed. Marked processes of alteration were represented by necroses with formation of sequesters, destruction of bone marrow in combination with resorption of the damaged elements. Alterations of bone structure were detected. The lack of correlation between clinical and morphological manifestations is pointed out.