Brodie abscess history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdulkerim Yassin, M.B.B.S[2]

Brodie’s abscesses are mostly seen in children and adolescents. It has gradual onset and can be difficult to diagnose. It presents mainly with bone pain.

• Brodie’s abscesses are mostly seen in children and adolescents.
• It has gradual onset.
• It can be difficult to diagnose.
• It is usually mistaken for being a bone tumor.

• The most common symptoms are bone pain and limping.
• Patient may presents with less common symptoms of soft tissue erythema and swelling.^[1]

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