Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a multifocal auto-inflammatory disease that has gained increased recognition in recent years. Because CRMO is a diagnosis of exclusion, clinical history and imaging findings are important in suggesting a diagnosis. While imaging features of CRMO have been described, other disease processes can have a similar appearance to CRMO. We review some diseases that can mimic the radiographic appearance of CRMO and discuss features that can suggest alternative diagnoses. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Sato T Shawn, Bajaj Manish, Ferguson Polly
Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) is an auto-inflammatory disease that can affect multiple locations. Whole body MRI is an important tool to help identify subclinical multifocal disease and help monitor disease. As a referral center for CRMO, we have developed a successful CRMO whole body MRI imaging protocol which maximizes diagnostic information while minimizing scanner time. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Sato T Shawn, Bajaj Manish, Ferguson Polly
Keywords: Rheumatology, CRMO, Whole Body MRI
This educational exhibit aims to : 1. Discuss the pathogenesis of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) with enumeration of Diagnostic Clinical Criteria 2. Describe pertinent findings on whole body Short tau Inversion Recovery (STIR) MR Imaging. 3. Illustrate evolution of MR findings on follow up imaging. 4. Identify common imaging differentials to be considered and pitfalls to be avoided Read More
Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016
Authors: Baja Manish, Sato T Shawn, Sato Yutaka, Kao Simon, Ferguson Polly
Keywords: Recurrent, Multifocal, Osteomyelitis
The ChRonic nonbacterial Osteomyelitis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scoring (CROMRIS) consensus-based scoring system was adapted to assess specific features of bone and soft tissue inflammation in MRI of patients with CNO in a web-based interface. The objectives were to evaluate the absolute agreement of components of and summary CROMRIS scores at each body site, and the inter-rater reliability across raters. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2025 Annual Meeting , 2025
Authors: Nuruzzaman Farzana, Ferguson Polly, Zhao Yongdong, Sato T Shawn, Stimec Jennifer, Iyer Ramesh, Carbert Andrew, Paschke Joel, Potts Lauren, Zhang Xiaoyue, Maksymowych Walter
Keywords: Whole Body MRI, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis