Osteomyelitis had been treated and managed in an organized manner since past decade, and yet, still create<span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"...Osteomyelitis had been treated and managed in an organized manner since past decade, and yet, still create<span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> a substantial burden to entire healthcare system as a whole as its complications are exasperating. Although rare, squamous cell carcinoma could be one of the complications of chronic osteomyelitis. The aim of the work was to outline the presentation of illness and depict the carcinomatous transformation of chronic wound, based on literature review and patients operated on in the authors</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">’</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> department. In this case report, we would like to present a case of moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in a 67 years old gentleman with 20 years history of chronic osteomyelitis. For our patient, option of amputation was chosen and no complications had been observed with the patient being fully satisfied and daily function restored after prosthesis fitting.</span>展开更多
Melorheostosis is a rare form of sclerosing bone dysplasia that involves mainly the long bone of the limbs. However, the involvement of more than one long bone, either involving ipsilaterally or contralaterally, is ex...Melorheostosis is a rare form of sclerosing bone dysplasia that involves mainly the long bone of the limbs. However, the involvement of more than one long bone, either involving ipsilaterally or contralaterally, is extremely rare. The aetiology still remains unknown despite approximately 400 cases have been reported in the literature up to date. Diagnosis is mainly by conventional radiographic imaging such as plain X-ray, in which the typical melting wax dripping down a candle appearance is seen. The main treatment options are conservative management involving mainly analgesias, physiotherapy, braces, and possible nerve block and symphathectomies if indicated. The aim of this case report is to discuss the approach to a case of melorheostosis involving two long bones of the ipsilateral lower limb (polyostotic) that presented to us in our centre. Appropriate investigations and treatment modalities must be tailored according to the patient’s complaints in order to achieve satisfactory treatment outcomes. With adequate analgesia complimenting with appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation, our patient’s symptoms improved dramatically.展开更多
文摘Osteomyelitis had been treated and managed in an organized manner since past decade, and yet, still create<span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> a substantial burden to entire healthcare system as a whole as its complications are exasperating. Although rare, squamous cell carcinoma could be one of the complications of chronic osteomyelitis. The aim of the work was to outline the presentation of illness and depict the carcinomatous transformation of chronic wound, based on literature review and patients operated on in the authors</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">’</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> department. In this case report, we would like to present a case of moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in a 67 years old gentleman with 20 years history of chronic osteomyelitis. For our patient, option of amputation was chosen and no complications had been observed with the patient being fully satisfied and daily function restored after prosthesis fitting.</span>
文摘Melorheostosis is a rare form of sclerosing bone dysplasia that involves mainly the long bone of the limbs. However, the involvement of more than one long bone, either involving ipsilaterally or contralaterally, is extremely rare. The aetiology still remains unknown despite approximately 400 cases have been reported in the literature up to date. Diagnosis is mainly by conventional radiographic imaging such as plain X-ray, in which the typical melting wax dripping down a candle appearance is seen. The main treatment options are conservative management involving mainly analgesias, physiotherapy, braces, and possible nerve block and symphathectomies if indicated. The aim of this case report is to discuss the approach to a case of melorheostosis involving two long bones of the ipsilateral lower limb (polyostotic) that presented to us in our centre. Appropriate investigations and treatment modalities must be tailored according to the patient’s complaints in order to achieve satisfactory treatment outcomes. With adequate analgesia complimenting with appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation, our patient’s symptoms improved dramatically.
