Pediatric Hip Pain with Bone Lesion, Sepsis, and Occam's Razor = Brodie's Abscess Case Report

Barbara Minkowitz1, Eytan Mendelow1, Jennifer Ristic1

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Morristown Medical Center, 261 James Street, Suite 3C, Morristown, New Jersey.

Summary

Brodie's abscess, a subtle form of osteomyelitis, is often misdiagnosed in children. This case highlights its potential to mimic toxic synovitis, delaying diagnosis and treatment.