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  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Brodie's abscess, a subacute bone infection, often presents with atraumatic limb pain in children.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific symptoms and normal initial investigations.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old girl presented with atraumatic limb pain and multiple primary care visits.
  • Radiological imaging revealed a Brodie's abscess that had protruded through the skin by the time of diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Prompt diagnosis and swift management led to a favorable outcome.
  • Despite delayed presentation with skin protrusion, complete recovery was achieved.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering Brodie's abscess in pediatric atraumatic limb pain.
  • Emphasizes the role of adequate imaging in diagnosing subtle bone infections.
  • Underscores that timely intervention ensures good prognosis even in advanced presentations.