Brodie abscess most commonly seen in:
Ans: b (Metaphysis) Ref: Maheswari, 3rd ed, (Rev)p. 163BRIDGENagging pain worse at night, relieved by salicylates is suggestive of osteoid osteomaBrodies abscess is most commonly seen in metaphysis of bone.Brodie abscess:Age group -10-20 yrsSites - upper end of tibia, lower end of femur- metaphysicSymptoms-Deep boring pain, worse at night relieved by rest.X-raycircular or oval lucent area surrounded by sclerosis.TreatmentSurgical excavation, curettage & packing with cancellous bone chips.Bony lesions with site of originMetaphysisDiaphysisEpiphysisOsteosarcomaOsteomyelitisBrodies abscessEwing sarcomaOsteiod osteomaMultiple myelomaSecondariesLymphomaAdamantinomaOsteoclastomaChondroblastomas
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Epiphyseal cartilage
Infection of Bones & Joints