Brodie abscess: Difference between revisions
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== Background == |
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* A form of subacute [[osteomyelitis]] that typically presents in children and young adults |
* A form of subacute or chronic [[osteomyelitis]] that typically presents in children and young adults |
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* Most commonly in tibia and femur (75% of cases), but can affect essentially bone |
* Most commonly in tibia and femur (75% of cases), but can affect essentially bone |
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 14 July 2022
Background
- A form of subacute or chronic osteomyelitis that typically presents in children and young adults
- Most commonly in tibia and femur (75% of cases), but can affect essentially bone
Microbiology
- Staphylococcus aureus (65%)
- Culture negative (25%)
- Rare causes: Salmonella, Kingella kingae, Pseudomonas
Differential Diagnosis
Further Reading
- Brodie's Abscess: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases. J Bone Jt Infect. 2019; 4(1): 33–39. doi: 10.7150/jbji.31843
