Preferred Label : periosteal reaction;
RADLEX synonyms : periostitis;
Definition : Inflammation of the periosteum. The condition is generally chronic, and is marked
by tenderness and swelling of the bone and an aching pain. Acute periostitis is due
to infection, is characterized by diffuse suppuration, severe pain, and constitutional
symptoms, and usually results in necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0031111;
Origin ID : RID5082;
UMLS CUI : C0031111;
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Inflammation of the periosteum. The condition is generally chronic, and is marked
by tenderness and swelling of the bone and an aching pain. Acute periostitis is due
to infection, is characterized by diffuse suppuration, severe pain, and constitutional
symptoms, and usually results in necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH]
