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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]

Overview

Overview

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.

History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

History

Symptoms

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

References

  1. Foster CE, Taylor M, Schallert EK, Rosenfeld S, King KY (2019). “Brodie Abscess in Children: A 10-Year Single Institution Retrospective Review”. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 38 (2): e32–e34. doi:10.1097/INF.0000000000002062. PMID 29620720.


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