Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	122012
DOI	10.12998/wjcc.122012
Country	Greece

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Monostotic chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis/chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis of clavicle mimicking malignant bone tumor: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Asterios N Gkougkoulias, Marianna Vlychou and Zoe H Dailiana
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Corresponding Author	Zoe H Dailiana, Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa 41500, Thessalía, Greece. dailiana@otenet.gr
Key Words	Bone tumors; Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis; Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis; Whole body imaging; Differential diagnosis; Case report
Core Tip	Monostotic chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis/chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis represents a diagnostic challenge, as its clinical and radiological features frequently overlap with those of aggressive osseous malignancies or infectious osteomyelitis. This case report underscores the necessity of a multifaceted diagnostic approach of bone tumors, integrating histopathological analysis and Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging to confirm a non-infectious inflammatory etiology. Recognizing this underestimated entity, is essential for clinicians to ensure accurate diagnosis, preclude unnecessary invasive surgical interventions, and implement effective conservative management strategies.
Citation	Gkougkoulias AN, Vlychou M, Dailiana ZH. Monostotic chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis/chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis of clavicle mimicking malignant bone tumor: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.122012
PDF	122012-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-04-13 06:03
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-13 06:05
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-29 09:07
Return for Revision	2026-05-29 09:07
Revised	2026-06-12 15:27
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-26 02:16
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-26 07:18
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