Chronic osteomyelitis in a beta thalassemia major patient
Significant periosteal reaction, cortical destruction and lucent areas in the medullary bone. Findings consistent with osteomyelitis +/- bony abscesses (Brodie's) that is draining.
Increasing right hip and thigh pain 3 months following surgical washout of large infected thigh hematoma.
MRI confirmed dx. No soft tissue involvment.