Chronic osteomyelitis

Case contributed by Shailaja Muniraj
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

History of fever. Tenderness over right leg.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is thickening / sclerosis of the distal tibial diaphysis with scattered radiolucent foci. Associated bone expansion also evident.

Adjacent soft tissue thickening seen,

Case Discussion

This is a case of chronic osteomyleitis.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.