Brodie abscess laboratory findings
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Overview
Overview
Laboratory findings such as white blood cell count and differential usually shows normal. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein levels may be normal or could be elevated.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- White blood cell count and differential usually normal
- Normal or elevated ESR AND C-RP
- About 20% of cultures are negative[1]
References
References
- ↑ Ogbonna OH, Paul Y, Nabhani H, Medina A (2015). “Brodie’s Abscess in a Patient Presenting with Sickle Cell Vasoocclusive Crisis”. Case Rep Med. 2015: 429876. doi:10.1155/2015/429876. PMC 4531197. PMID 26290668.
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