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Periostitis

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Synopsis

Periostitis : Alkaline phosphatase elevated, Arm pain, Bone pain, Hip pain, Leg pain, Pain out of proportion to exam findings, Polyarthralgia
Inflammation of the periosteum, the covering of bones. Generally chronic, but may be acute.
  • Chronic – Manifests with tenderness and swelling of the bone and an aching pain, and may be due to systemic inflammatory disorders.
  • Noninfectious acute – Shin splints in athletes is a common cause.
  • Infectious acute – Typically manifests with diffuse suppuration, severe pain, and systemic symptoms; it often results in necrosis.

Codes

ICD10CM:
M86.9 – Ostemyelitis, unspecified

SNOMEDCT:
41910004 – Periostitis

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Drug Reaction Data

Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.

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Last Updated:10/20/2015
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