Osteitis Condensans Ilii

Clinical Cases 04.08.2003
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Section: Musculoskeletal system
Case Type: Clinical Cases
Patient: 30 years, female
Authors: Kaushal N, Ogunremi B
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Clinical History

Multiparous female with a 6 week history of back pain.

Imaging Findings

The multiparous woman presented with a 6 week history of low back pain. Radiographs of the lumbar spine and pelvis were obtained. These showed bilateral and symmetrical dense sclerosis on the iliac aspect of the sacro-iliac joints. The joint spaces were preserved. A diagnosis of Osteitis Condensans Ilii was made.

Discussion

Osteitis Condensans Ilii is primarily a condition of young, mutiparous females. It is considered a stress reaction, presumably to pregnancy and childbirth. It may however also occur in males and nulliparous females. It is usually asymptomatic but can occasionally be associated with back pain. The natural history is usually one of spontaneous resolution.
The classic radiographic appearances are of triangular, bilateral and symmetrical sclerosis affecting only the inferior aspect of the iliac side of the sacro-iliac joints with preservation of the joint space. This is an important radiological diagnosis that should not be confused with sacroilitis in which the joint space is narrowed and the sacral aspect of the joint is also of increased density.

Differential Diagnosis List

Osteitis Condensans Ilii

Final Diagnosis

Osteitis Condensans Ilii

Liscense

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Pelvic Radiograph

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Pelvic Radiograph