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Halil Buldu1, Fikri Erkal Bilen, Levent Eralp
1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Memorial Hospital, Okmeydanı-Istanbul, Turkey. halilb77@hotmail.com
Singapore Medical Journal
|September 4, 2012
Summary
Brodie
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedics
- Infectious Disease
- Radiology
Background:
- Brodie's abscess is a subacute osteomyelitis affecting long bone metaphyses.
- The tibia is a common site, often diagnosed incidentally due to asymptomatic presentation.
Observation:
- Bilateral proximal tibial involvement is rare.
- This condition may present without overt clinical symptoms or abnormal lab results.
Findings:
- Diagnosis is often incidental, highlighting the importance of vigilance.
- Asymptomatic presentation is common, complicating early detection.
Implications:
- Orthopaedic surgeons must consider Brodie's abscess even in asymptomatic patients.
- Routine contralateral limb examination is advised to detect potential bilateral cases.
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