osteitis tuberculosa multiplex cystica

os·te·i·tis tu·ber·cu·lo·sa mul·ti·plex cys·ti·ca

an osteitis of tuberculous origin, marked by numerous small cavities in the osseous substance. Synonym(s): Jüngling disease

osteitis tuberculosa multiplex

A slowly progressive form of osteitis accompanied by cystic changes, which extends into surrounding soft tissue in the acral regions (fingers, toes, nose) and was attributed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.It is not used in the working medical parlance.

Jüngling,

Adolph O., German surgeon, 1884-1944. Jüngling disease - an osteitis of tuberculous origin, marked by numerous small cavities in the osseous substance. Synonym(s): osteitis tuberculosa multiplex cystica