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  • Radiology
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  • Infective skeletal lesions often present diagnostic challenges, mimicking primary bone tumors.
  • Distinguishing osteomyelitis from malignant bone tumors is critical, especially in adults with atypical presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the radiographic and imaging features of chronic osteomyelitis in adults with normal leucocyte counts and no periosteal reaction.
  • To determine the most effective primary diagnostic imaging modality for these specific cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 14 adult patients with histologically confirmed chronic osteomyelitis.
  • Analysis of radiographic findings (cavities, infiltration, sclerosis).
  • Review of skeletal scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings.

Main Results:

  • Radiographs revealed cavities in 82% of cases, infiltration in 12%, and sclerosis in 6%.
  • Skeletal scintigraphy demonstrated increased uptake in all affected lesions.
  • MRI showed increased signal intensity on T2-weighted images.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic osteomyelitis in adults can present without periosteal reactions or elevated white blood cell counts, complicating differential diagnosis.
  • Ordinary radiography is confirmed as the most valuable primary investigation for identifying these skeletal lesions.
  • Imaging findings like cavities, increased scintigraphy uptake, and T2 MRI signals aid in diagnosis.