Celery stalk metaphysis

Case contributed by Rajesh Shanklesha

Presentation

Follow up case of chronic osteomyelitis.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Case of chronic osteomyelitis showing marked periosteal reaction and there are linear sclerotic metaphyseal densities seen at the lower end of femur and upper end of tibia characteristic of celery stalk metaphysis.   

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