Abstract
Brodie abscess is a relatively rare subacute form of osteomyelitis that is difficult to diagnose due to its insidious onset and limited initial systemic response. We present a case of Brodie abscess in a person with knee pain, swelling and antalgic gait. Diagnosis was made initially using plain radiography, this was supported by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed on bacterial culture of the surgical samples.
Highlights
A 41-year-old male presented to the emergency department with left knee pain
Brodie abscess is a relatively rare subacute form of osteomyelitis that is difficult to diagnose due to its insidious onset and limited initial systemic response
We present a case of Brodie abscess in a person with knee pain, swelling and antalgic gait
Summary
Abdishakur Mohamed*; Vinay Gangadharan*; Sukhdeep Jutla Broomfield Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
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