Subacute Osteomyelitis Brodie Abscess eMedicine Orthopedics

Description: Authors: Khalid Khoshhal & Mervyn Letts
Subacute osteomyelitis is a distinct form of osteomyelitis, and Brodie abscess is one type of subacute osteomyelitis. Subacute osteomyelitis is difficult to diagnose because the characteristic signs and symptoms of the acute form of the disease are absent. It has an insidious onset, mild symptoms, and lacks a systemic reaction, and supportive laboratory data are inconsistent. Subacute osteomyelitis may mimic various benign and malignant conditions, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. The most frequently made incorrect diagnosis is that of tumor.