Infection of the symphysis pubis is a rare condition accounting for less than 1% of cases of haematogenous osteomyelitis (McHenry et al., 1975). Pelvic surgery, trauma and drug abuse have been reported as predisposing causes. Pain and localized tenderness are the usual presenting complaints. (Busto et al., 1982). We report a case of osteomyelitis of the symphysis pubis in a patient with no pred...

Pediculosis pubis is caused by Phthirus pubis. The disease can be sexually transmitted. Patients main complain is of itch in the pubic area. The parasite can be spotted with the naked eye and blue macules can be observed in the pubic area. First line therapy consists of permethrin or pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide. Second line therapy contains phenothrin, malathion and oral ivermectin. Part...

Condensing osteitis of the clavicle is a rarely seen pathology since its first description in 1974. Although mechanical stress is claimed for aetiology, but remains a dilemma for physicians. The intermittent or steady pain is variable in intensity and generally localised at the medial end of the involved clavicle, supraclavicular fossa, ipsilateral anterior thorax and shoulder. In this report, ...

Introduction The syndrome of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis (SAPHO) is a rare autoinflammatory syndrome, affecting essentially the adults. Osteitis with Propionibacterium Acnes (P.Acnes) reported in the literature is generally connected to the presence of a foreign body or with the SAPHO syndrome. Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a disease related to ...

The objective of this article is to harmonize descriptive definitions for the condition known as alveolar osteitis and to critically review and discuss the aetiology and pathogenesis of alveolar osteitis. In addition, the need for the identification and elimination of risk factors as well as the preventive and symptomatic management of the condition are discussed. The aim of this critical revie...