Osteitis condensans ilii in differential diagnosis of patients with chronic low back pain: a review of the literature

CIDEM M., ÇAPKIN E., KARKUCAK M., Karaca A.

MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY, vol.22, no.3, pp.467-469, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10165-011-0513-9
  • Journal Name: MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.467-469
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Osteitis condensans ilii (OCI) is a benign pathology causing chronic back and hip pain. Although the definitive cause is uncertain, mechanical stress is a significant factor in the development of the disease. Bilateral involvement of the sacroiliac joint is typical. We describe a case of unilateral OCI with unilateral sclerosis observed at radiography in a 34-year-old patient presenting with chronic back and hip pain, together with a review of the literature.