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Efforts toward producing CNO/CRMO classification criteria show first results
Key clinical point: Investigators are working to develop and then validate classification criteria for chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO), also known as chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO).
Major finding: The greatest mean discriminatory scores for distinguishing CNO from mimicking conditions were multifocal lesions (ruling out malignancy and infection) and typical location on imaging.
Study details: International surveys of pediatric rheumatologists
Disclosures: The presenter had no disclosures to report, but several coauthors reported financial ties to industry.
Oliver M et al. Ann Rheum Dis. Jun 2019;78(Suppl 2):254-5, Abstract OP0342, doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.1539.