Chronic osteomyelitis - distal femur
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Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
Right thigh chronic pain
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Chronic osteomyelitis - distal femur
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A sclerotic bony fragment surrounded by lucent rim (sequestrum) is seen in the distal femoral diaphysis with posterior cortical defect (cloaca) and marked thickening of adjacent cortex (involucrum).
Case Discussion
The case presents typical features of chronic osteomyelitis.
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