Brodie abscess overview
A Brodie abscess is a well defined rim of sclerotic bone surrounding a residual abscess; viable organisms may persist in a Brodie abscess.[1]
Overview
Historical Perspectives
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Brodie Abscess From Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagonosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examinations
Laboratory Findings
Molecular Genetic Studies
Genotyping
X-ray
CT Scan
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
- ↑ Brodie abscess: another type of chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis. Eur Radiol. 2003 Jul;13(7):1750-2. Epub 2003 Feb 7. PMID 12835993