Q. Brodie abscess is commonly found at which of these?
a. Distal femur
b. Proximal tibia
c. Distal tibia
d. Proximal humerus
Answer -
c
Commonest location of Bridie abscess is metaphyseal area.
Distal tibia metaphysis is most common location.
This is subacute variety of bone infection with milder clinical and lab features.
Radiologically they present as lytic lesions and may mimic neoplasm and MRI is helpful and shows extent of lesion and presence of abscess within it.
The management constitutes bone drilling and currettage and pus drainage.
a. Distal femur
b. Proximal tibia
c. Distal tibia
d. Proximal humerus
Answer -
c
Commonest location of Bridie abscess is metaphyseal area.
Distal tibia metaphysis is most common location.
This is subacute variety of bone infection with milder clinical and lab features.
Radiologically they present as lytic lesions and may mimic neoplasm and MRI is helpful and shows extent of lesion and presence of abscess within it.
The management constitutes bone drilling and currettage and pus drainage.
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