Garre's chronic non suppurative sclerosing osteomyelitis is characterized clinically by:____________?
Correct answer: C. Periosteal bone formation
- A. Endosteal bone formation
- B. Resorption of medullary bone
- C. Periosteal bone formation
- D. Resorption of cortical bone
Explanation
Garre osteomyelitis is a chronic low-grade infection in young patients that stimulates the periosteum to lay down layers of new bone, producing a characteristic bony expansion. It is therefore a periosteal rather than an endosteal process.
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