Presentation
Pain in wrist.
Patient Data
Age: Child
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteomyelitis: radial metaphysis
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An aggressive lucent lesion in the metaphysis of the radius abutting the growth plate is demonstrated, with associated soft tissue swelling best seen in the medial aspect of the wrist.
Case Discussion
This patient went on to have further imaging (not shown). He was febrile with raised white cell count and inflammatory markers. Features were consistent with (and confirmed to be) osteomyelitis.
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